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Transfusion science

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Summaries of key papers selected by the editors.

Quinine-dependent, platelet-reactive monoclonals mimic antibodies found in patients with quinine-induced immune thrombocytopenia
Blood; Published on-line October 23, 2008

Cytomegalovirus reactivation in critically ill immunocompetent patients
JAMA 2008; 300: 413-422

Biological properties and enucleation of RBCs from human ESCs
Blood, prepublished on-line August 19, 2008

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Platelet storage lesion: A new understanding from a proteomic perspective Transfusion Medicine Reviews 2008; 22; 268-279 Diagnosis and management of neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia Transfusion Medicine Reviews 2008; 22; 255-267 Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: A historical perspective Blood 2008; 112: 2607-2616

Peer-reviewed articles summarizing hot topics, written specially for BloodMed.com:

The clinical significance of granulocyte antigens and antibodies
Dr José O. Bordin
Treatment of Hemophilia A and B with Emphasis on Inhibitor Management
Professor Keith Hoots
Bacterial contamination of blood products
Dr Mindy Goldman

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Current clinical guidelines.

How we treat a hemophilia A patient with a factor VIII inhibitor
Kempton CL, White GC
Blood 2008, Prepublished online Sep26, 2008
Von Willebrand disease (VWD): evidence-based diagnosis and management guidelines, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
NHLBI Expert Panel (USA)
Haemophilia 2008; 14: 171-232
Guidelines for policies on alternatives to allogeneic blood transfusion. 1. Predeposit autologous blood donation and transfusion
Boulton FE, James V
Transfusion Medicine 2007, 17:354-365

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Is transfusion of non-WBC-depleted red cells associated with an increased risk of post-operative infection? (iii)

Is transfusion of non-WBC-depleted red cells associated with an increased risk of post-operative infection? (iii)

Is transfusion of non-WBC-depleted red cells associated with an increased risk of post-operative infection? (ii)

Is transfusion of non-WBC-depleted red cells associated with an increased risk of post-operative infection? (ii)

Is transfusion of non-WBC-depleted red cells associated with an increased risk of post-operative infection? (i)

Is transfusion of non-WBC-depleted red cells associated with an increased risk of post-operative infection? (i)

Morris A Blajchman

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