There are perhaps two main areas that can contribute to 'risk' in terms of transfusion-transmitted infection: first, the risk of not identifying those transmissible infectious agents present in the ...

When hospitals were randomly assigned to treat patients undergoing higher-risk non-cardiac surgery with tranexamic acid (TXA) or a placebo, patients who received TXA needed significantly fewer blood ...

Patients who receive a restrictive red blood cell transfusion strategy experience a lower risk of healthcare-associated infections than patients who receive a liberal red blood cell transfusion ...

Objective: To review the pathophysiology of anemia, as well as transfusion-related complications and indications for red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, in critically ill children. Although allogeneic ...

Blood transfusions are essential for patients with cancer, sickle cell disease, and traumatic injuries, but blood supply ...

RBC immunization is linked to reduced survival in transfusion dependent patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, independent ...

A group of leading health experts, legal professionals and patient advocates on Wednesday underscored the urgent need for ...

Blood donation is often called the “gift of life,” yet for a country that needs blood every single day, hesitation and ...

Most people don’t spare a thought for their blood type unless they’re in need of a transfusion — but could yours hold secrets to your health? And is one better than the others? The short answer: No, ...