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Manual VDRL vs Automation TPHA: a concern on quality and economics.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19657488 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - July 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Barbara J Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Long-lasting remission induced by rituximab in two cases of refractory autoimmune haemolytic anaemia due to cold agglutinins.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19657487 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - July 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Palombi M, Niscola P, Trawinska MM, Scaramucci L, Giovannini M, Perrotti A, de Fabritiis P Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Recommendations for the use of albumin and immunoglobulins.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19657486 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - July 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Liumbruno GM, Bennardello F, Lattanzio A, Piccoli P, Rossettias G, Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Storage of whole blood overnight in different blood bags preceding preparation of blood components: in vitro effects on red blood cells.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Significant differences in in vitro parameters were observed between RBC prepared within 8 hours and 18-24 hours after blood collection. The results were consistent irrespective of the blood container used. New alkaline solutions may decrease the differences. PMID: 19657485 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - July 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Gulliksson H, van der Meer PF Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Comparison of JAK2V617F mutation assessment employing different molecular diagnostic techniques.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Detection of the JAK2(V617F) mutation may depend on the molecular technique used. Considering that detection of this mutation will not only have a diagnostic value, but also a role in treatment given the development of JAK2(V617F) pathway inhibiting drugs, indications on a reference molecular diagnostic technique for JAK2(V617F) assessment and quantification of its allele burden from a panel of experts are warranted. PMID: 19657484 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - July 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Veneri D, Capuzzo E, de Matteis G, Franchini M, Baritono E, Benati M, Solero GP, Ambrosetti A, Quaresmini G, Pizzolo G Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Use of an identification system based on biometric data for patients requiring transfusions guarantees transfusion safety and traceability.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: The Securblood system guarantees complete traceability of the transfusion process outside the SIMT and eliminates the possibility of mistaken identification of patients or blood components. The use of fingerprinting to identify health care staff (nurses and doctors) and patients obliges the staff to carry out the identification procedures directly in the presence of the patient and guarantees the presence of the doctor at the start of the transfusion. PMID: 19657483 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - July 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Bennardello F, Fidone C, Cabibbo S, Calabrese S, Garozzo G, Cassarino G, Antolino A, Tavolino G, Zisa N, Falla C, Drago G, Di Stefano G, Bonomo P Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Pre- and post- donation haematological values in healthy donors undergoing plateletpheresis with five different systems.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Although a significant drop in complete blood count was observed in all donors, none manifested features of thrombocytopenia or anaemia. Nevertheless, more prospective studies on this aspect are required in order to establish guidelines for donor safety in apheresis and also to help in assessing donor suitability, especially given the present trend of double product apheresis collections. PMID: 19657482 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - July 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Das SS, Chaudhary R, Verma SK, Ojha S, Khetan D Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Evaluation of myocardial iron overload using magnetic resonance imaging.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19657481 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - July 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Mavrogeni S Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Diagnostic algorithm for HBV safe transfusion.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19657480 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - July 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Allain JP, Candotti D Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Red cell storage: when is better not good enough?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19657479 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - July 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Hess JR Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Emerging and re-emerging viruses in the era of globalisation.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19657478 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - July 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Zappa A, Amendola A, Romanò L, Zanetti A Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Platelet lysosomal acid phosphatase enzyme activity as a marker of platelet procoagulant activity.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19503638 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - April 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Polasek J Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Selective deficiency of immunoglobulin A among healthy voluntary blood donors in Iran.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19503637 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - April 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Rezvan H, Ahmadi D, Esmailzadeh S, Dayhimi I Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Filariasis due to blood transfusion: a topic in tropical medicine.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19503636 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - April 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Wiwanitkit V Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Recommendations for the transfusion of plasma and platelets.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19503635 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - April 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Liumbruno G, Bennardello F, Lattanzio A, Piccoli P, Rossetti G, Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

A single apheresis procedure in the donor may be enough to complete an allograft using the "Mexican method" of non-ablative allografting.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Since the median cost of each apheresis procedure is 900 USD, the fact that two apheresis procedures was spared in 72 cases and one apheresis was spared in another 65 cases, led to a total saving of approximately 188,100 USD. It can be concluded that, in many cases, allogeneic transplants can be completed with a single apheresis session and that there are considerable financial benefits from this practice. PMID: 19503634 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - April 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Ruiz-Delgado GJ, Gutiérrez-Riveroll KI, Gutiérrez-Aguirre CH, Gómez-Almaguer D, Eyzaguirre-Zapata R, Priesca-Marin M, González-Carrillo ML, Ruiz-Argüelles GJ Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Evidence-based recommendations on the treatment of von Willebrand disease in Italy.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Desmopressin (DDAVP) is the treatment of choice for patients with type 1 VWD with FVIII and VWF levels of 10 U/dL or more, while VWF/FVIII concentrates are indicated for those who are unresponsive or insufficiently responsive to DDAVP (severe type 1, type 2 and 3 VWD). VWF concentrates devoid of FVIII, not yet licensed in Italy, may be considered for short-term prophylaxis in elective surgery or for long-term secondary prophylaxis. PMID: 19503633 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - April 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Mannucci PM, Franchini M, Castaman G, Federici AB, Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

The JAK2(V617F) tyrosine kinase mutation in blood donors with upper-limit haematocrit levels.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: The present study suggests that apparently healthy subjects with repeatedly high levels of Hct may have the acquired mutation in JAK2. Laboratory screening tests for JAK2 may be offered to blood donors at transfusion services with expertise in molecular genetics. PMID: 19503632 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - April 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Tagariello G, Di Gaetano R, Sartori R, Zanotto D, Belvini D, Radossi P, Risato R, Roveroni G, Salviato R, Tassinari C, Toffano N Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Determinants of transfusion decisions in a mixed medical-surgical intensive care unit: a prospective cohort study.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: RBC transfusion decisions are predominantly based on Hb levels rather than on patients' characteristics. Residents transfuse at a higher Hb level compared to more experienced physicians. The major determinant for physicians to transfuse RBC is bleeding. However, the majority of patients were transfused in the absence of bleeding, and many of these patients received multiple units. The need for RBC may be overestimated, resulting in wasted orders. PMID: 19503631 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - April 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Vlaar AP, In der Maur AL, Binnekade JM, Schultz MJ, Juffermans NP Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Evaluation of cryopreserved donor skin viability: the experience of the regional tissue bank of Verona.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: The results of the evaluation of cutaneous cell viability document the validity of the skin cryopreservation procedure in use at the tissue bank in Verona. PMID: 19503630 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - April 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Franchini M, Zanini D, Bosinelli A, Fiorini S, Rizzi S, D'Aloja C, Vassanelli A, Gandini G, Aprili G Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

The immunohaematology reference laboratory: the experience of the Policlinico Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation, Milan.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19503629 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - April 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Revelli N, Villa MA, Paccapelo C, Manera MC, Erba E, Truglio F, Sala V, Cosco M, Mantovani R, Magagna V, Poli F, Marconi M Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Reduction of the risk of bacterial contamination of blood components through diversion of the first part of the donation of blood and blood components.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19503628 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - April 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Liumbruno GM, Catalano L, Piccinini V, Pupella S, Grazzini G Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals

Thrombocytopenias: a clinical point of view.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PMID: 19503627 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Blood Transfusion - April 1, 2009 Category: Hematology Authors: Veneri D, Franchini M, Randon F, Nichele I, Pizzolo G, Ambrosetti A Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: journals