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Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia
Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia—caused by movement of maternal alloantibodies directed against fetal platelet antigens across the placenta—is the most common cause of severe neonatal thrombocytopenia.1 These alloantibodies cause thrombocytopenia, which may result in intracranial haemorrhage.2 3 Most cases arise unexpectedly, and prompt diagnosis ...
H Yarranton+6 more
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ABSTRACT Background Systemic inflammatory diseases (SIDs) have been reported in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), but clinical data in children are scarce. Objectives To identify clinical and laboratory features at diagnosis of SID in children with SCD and to describe their evolution.
Caroline Vinit+19 more
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Abstract Background The Blood Bank at Oslo University Hospital implements restrictions when the stocks of blood groups O and A RhD negative packed red blood cell concentrates (PRBCCs) drop below 60 units due to high demand and low donor availability. Restrictions entail transfusing RhD negative male patients and women >50 years with RhD positive units,
Inger Margit Alm+2 more
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Study of Frequency and Characteristics of Red Blood Cell Alloimmunization in Thalassemic Patients: Multicenter Study from Palestine [PDF]
Background. - alassemia is a common inherited hemolytic disorder in Palestine. Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is the principal treatment but it may cause RBC alloimmunization. is study was conducted to determine the prevalence and characteristics of
Abu Seir, Rania+6 more
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Transfusion‐Related Acute Lung Injury: from Mechanistic Insights to Therapeutic Strategies
This review systematically presents an updated and comprehensive overview of transfusion‐related acute lung injury (TRALI), a serious complication of blood transfusions. It explores TRALI's clinical features, potential causes, and immune mechanisms. Key insights include the roles of signaling pathways and possible therapies, with a focus on prevention ...
Xiaobin Fang+5 more
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Plasmapheresis for the Treatment of Anti-M Alloimmunization in Pregnancy
Intrauterine transfusion is the standard antenatal treatment for a fetus with severe anemia. Plasmapheresis is an alternative treatment for cases with a history of severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborns at less than 20 weeks of gestation ...
Yohei Maki+6 more
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ABSTRACT Sickle cell disease (SCD) remains associated with reduced life expectancy and poor quality of life despite improvements observed in the last decades mostly related to comprehensive care, use of hydroxycarbamide, screening to identify patients at risk of strokes, and implementation of safe transfusion protocols.
Lucia de Franceschi+12 more
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Preoperative anemia management [PDF]
This article answers the question: My patient's blood type is O negative, but the platelet transfusion he received yesterday was Rh positive. What is the risk of developing an anti-D alloantibody after exposure to an Rh positive platelet unit, and does ...
Coberly, Emily
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Anti-E Alloimmunization: A Rare Cause of Severe Fetal Hemolytic Disease Resulting in Pregnancy Loss [PDF]
We report a case of severe intrauterine hemolysis caused by sole anti-E alloimmunization. A 36-year-old multipara woman presented with hydrops fetalis at 27 weeks of gestation. She had a history of previous neonatal death.
An-shine Chao+5 more
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Rhesus (Rh) alloimmunization [PDF]
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of Rhesus (Rh ...
Taraday, Julie
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