Testing for Residual Cancer before Blood Cell Transplant Is Crucial, Study Finds
Virginia Tech
New research highlights the feasibility of testing for lingering cancer cells for patients in remission from acute myeloid leukemia
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New Transfusion Guidelines Recommend Assessing Patient Comorbidities
Rutgers University
The expert panel developed recommendations to conserve blood supply and prevent transfusion-related illnesses
Small-Volume Blood Draws Could Cut Down Transfusions
The Ottawa Hospital
The large trial showed switching to smaller collection tubes saved almost one blood transfusion for every 10 patients
FDA Finalizes Individual Risk Assessment for Blood Donor Eligibility
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
All prospective blood donors will have to answer a series of individual, risk-based questions to determine eligibility
Molecular Testing in the Transfusion Medicine Laboratory
Maria Roussakis, MLT, MSc
Applying molecular techniques to transfusion medicine can help improve care for all
Guidelines Must Change to Make Transfusion Medicine Gender Inclusive
Carlo Ledesma, MS, MLS(ASCP)SH, DLM, QLS, MLS(AMT)
Current blood transfusion guidelines pose significant concerns for transgender and nonbinary people and need to be updated
Lab-Grown Blood Given to Humans in First Trial
Zahraa Chorghay, PhD
The RESTORE clinical trial in the UK will assess the viability of manufactured blood
Advances in Pathogen Reduction Technologies to Improve Global Transfusion Safety
Maria Roussakis, MLT, MSc
Pathogen reduction technologies have played a key role in improving global transfusion safety practices
Clinical Trial Explores Convalescent Plasma Transfusions for COVID-19 Patients
University of Chicago Medical Center
Study is first step in knowing whether antibodies from those who have recovered from coronavirus can help others