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AVP stimulates red blood cell production
Researchers say they have uncovered a new function of arginine vasopressin (AVP). It seems this hormone does more than maintain fluid balance for...
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Restrictive transfusion method safe in cardiac surgery patients
ANAHEIM, CA—Results of a large study suggest a restrictive transfusion strategy is safe for moderate- to high-risk patients undergoing cardiac...
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Automated blood analyzers approved in China
The China Food and Drug Administration has approved Ortho Clinical Diagnostics’ ORTHO VISION® Platform of fully automated blood analyzers for...
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Results support early blood transfusion
Early blood transfusion is associated with improved survival among people with severe trauma sustained during combat, according to research...
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Blood donors’ pregnancy history may impact recipients’ risk of death
In a large study, men who received blood from women with a history of pregnancy had an increased risk of death after transfusion. However,...
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FDA approves first test for detecting Zika in blood donations
The cobas Zika test is a qualitative nucleic acid test that can detect Zika virus RNA in individual plasma specimens obtained from donors of whole...
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As cord blood inventory increases, use declines
Recently, the US has seen a decline in the use of cord blood in transplants, according to a study by the RAND Corporation. The research revealed...
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Older RBCs may sometimes be better
New research suggests that, overall, the age of transfused red blood cells (RBCs) does not significantly impact outcomes in critically ill adults...
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FDA issues EUA for Zika virus test
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Thermo Fisher Scientific’s TaqPath Zika Virus Kit....
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Program reduces transfusions in leukemia, HSCT patients
New research suggests a patient blood management (PBM) program can safely reduce transfusion use in patients with acute leukemia and those...
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FDA clears new plasmapheresis system
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for Haemonetics Corporation’s NexSys PCS™ plasmapheresis system. The open...