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RBC Transfusion

Caffeine in Donor Blood Reduces Quality of Stored RBCs

Caffeine, one of the most consumed psychoactive substances worldwide, is a non-selective antagonist of adenosine receptors, including ADORA2B expressed on…

September 16, 2025

Transfusion of RBCs from Cord Blood May Protect Low-Weight Preterm Infants from Severe Retinopathy

RBC transfusions in low-weight preterm infants are associated with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a visual impairment that affects their quality…

September 4, 2025

AABB Guidelines Recommend Liberal RBC Transfusion for Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Restrictive transfusion hemoglobin (Hb) thresholds are currently recommended across multiple medical and surgical settings, but the optimal RBC transfusion threshold…

August 27, 2025

Machine Learning Model for Estimating Perioperative Transfusion Risks

Approximately 20% of RBC units are used for surgeries. Currently, hospitals estimate the risk of perioperative transfusions using historical charts…

July 29, 2025

Blood Transfusion Strategies for Major Trauma

Early transfusion is associated with reduced morbidity and mortality in major bleeding trauma events. However, the optimal mix of blood…

July 22, 2025

Storage Duration Affects Hematological and Metabolic Parameters in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

Red blood cells (RBCs) may be stored for up to 42 days before transfusion; however, over time they may develop…

July 16, 2025

RBCs with Reduced Deformability are Removed from Circulation

RBCs, with a diameter of 8 µm, must squeeze through narrow microvascular spaces and endothelial clefts just 1 to 2.5…

July 2, 2025

Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution Does Not Reduce RBC Transfusions

Globally, over two million individuals undergo cardiac surgery annually, and about one third receive at least one unit of allogeneic…

June 18, 2025

Anemia Treatment Bundle Improves Hemoglobin Recovery after Critical Illness

Very few studies have examined how anemia management strategies affect post-hospitalization outcomes for critically ill patients. A recent randomized controlled…

April 16, 2025

Blood Collection and Transfusions Stable in the U.S.

According to the 2023 U.S. National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey (NBCUS), blood transfusions have stabilized following a sharp decline…

March 26, 2025

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