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Source: Transfusion Medicine - August 14, 2017 Category: Hematology Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Bacterial contamination of platelet components not detected by BacT/ALERT ®
ConclusionRisk reduction measures for bacterial contamination of platelet components are not always effective. Automated bacterial culture detection does not eliminate the risk of bacterial contamination. Visual inspection of platelet components prior to release, issue and administration remains an important last line of defence. (Source: Transfusion Medicine)
Source: Transfusion Medicine - August 1, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: M. A. Abela, S. Fenning, K. A. Maguire, K. G. Morris Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Sequence analysis of ABO and its homologues is valid for species identification
ConclusionFor the identification of species, genotyping of ABO and its homologues would be applicable for the analysis of degraded DNA samples. Although the method employed in this study is likely valid for mammals, it would not be suitable for birds, fish and reptiles. It may be possible to improve the present method for use with other species by employing an alternative universal primer set. (Source: Transfusion Medicine)
Source: Transfusion Medicine - August 1, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: R. Sano, H. Fukuda, Y. Takahashi, K. Takahashi, R. Kubo, M. Kobayashi, J. Fujihara, H. Takeshita, Y. Kominato Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Metastatic efficiency of tumour cells can be impaired by intraoperative cell salvage process: truth or conjecture?
SUMMARY
The use of salvaged blood in oncological surgery has been a matter of controversy over the years. This is due to the concern of systemic dissemination of reinfused tumour cells. Recent literature, across disciplines, has shed considerable light on its safety in terms of tumour recurrence, progression and overall survival rates. This clinical safety demonstrates the apparent metastatic inefficiency of reinfused tumour cells. The proof of this concept comes from various studies that have shown that salvaged blood has no tumour cells, or has a significantly lower count as compared to the patient's original circulatory...
Source: Transfusion Medicine - August 1, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: N. Kumar, A. S. Zaw, S. B. Kantharajanna, B. L. Khoo, C. T. Lim, J. P. Thiery Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria testing in blood transfusion laboratories: do they go with the flow?
SUMMARY
Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare stem cell disorder causing, in untreated patients, symptoms that include renal damage, thrombosis and increased mortality. When correctly diagnosed and treated, patients have reduced symptoms and normal life expectancies. Historically PNH testing resided within blood transfusion laboratories using techniques that were insensitive, for example, the Ham test. However, technology has evolved and flow cytometry is now regarded as the gold standard methodology. Given the clinical importance of diagnosing PNH correctly, we undertook a study to examine PNH testing proce...
Source: Transfusion Medicine - August 1, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: L. Whitby, J. White, M. Fletcher, A. Whitby, C. Milkins, D. Barnett Tags: BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Prevalence of hepatitis B and human T ‐lymphotropic virus infection among blood donors at a hospital in the south‐central highlands of Peru
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Source: Transfusion Medicine - August 1, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: M. C. Ram írez‐Soto, M. Huichi‐Atamari Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Dengue virus infections among blood donors in Guangxi of China, 2013 –2014
Transfusion Medicine, EarlyView. (Source: Transfusion Medicine)
Source: Transfusion Medicine - July 31, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: Z.
Gao
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Y.
Zhang
,
Y.
Yang
,
M.
Xu
,
P.
Liao
,
W.
He
,
J.
Xu
,
Y.
Liu
,
M.
He Source Type: research
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Transfusion Medicine, Ahead of Print. (Source: Transfusion Medicine)
Source: Transfusion Medicine - July 31, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Transfusion for sickle cell disease in pregnancy: a single ‐centre survey
Transfusion Medicine, EarlyView. (Source: Transfusion Medicine)
Source: Transfusion Medicine - July 27, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: J.
Sharif
,
L.
Byrd
,
K.
Stevenson
,
J.
Raddats
,
E.
Morsman
,
K.
Ryan Source Type: research
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Transfusion Medicine, Ahead of Print. (Source: Transfusion Medicine)
Source: Transfusion Medicine - July 27, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Advances in transfusion medicine: gastrointestinal bleeding
Transfusion Medicine,Volume 28, Issue 2, Page 132-139, April 2018. (Source: Transfusion Medicine)
Source: Transfusion Medicine - July 24, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: K.
Oakland
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V.
Jairath
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M. F.
Murphy Source Type: research
Advances in transfusion medicine: gastrointestinal bleeding
Transfusion Medicine, EarlyView. (Source: Transfusion Medicine)
Source: Transfusion Medicine - July 24, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
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Transfusion Medicine, Ahead of Print. (Source: Transfusion Medicine)
Source: Transfusion Medicine - July 24, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
