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A Novel Real-Time Non-invasive Hemoglobin Level Detection Using Video Images from Smartphone Camera [PDF]

, 2017
Hemoglobin level detection is necessary for evaluating health condition in the human. In the laboratory setting, it is detected by shining light through a small volume of blood and using a colorimetric electronic particle counting algorithm.
Adibuzzaman, Mohammad, Ahamed, Sheikh Iqbal, Ahsan, Golam Mushih Tanimul, Chu, William, Field, Joshua, Gani, Md. O., Hasan, Md Kamrul   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Hair‐on‐end sign in severe sickle cell disease

British Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
Raquel da Costa Neves, Joana Pais de Faria, Paula Kjöllerström   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alternative strategies to promote voluntary blood donation in secondary schools in Malawi: Enhancing participation and impact—Malawi BLOODSAFE program

Transfusion Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objective Adequate blood supply remains a challenge in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). Malawi has a 13% shortfall in required blood supplies. Innovative recruitment and retention strategies are crucial to ensuring a sufficient number of donors and blood supply.
Princess Kaira, Patani Mhango, Effie Chipeta, Emmanuel Singogo, Victor Mwapasa, Adamson Muula, Titus Chiwindo, Mina C. Hosseinipour, Bridon Mbaya   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in a child with Sickle Cell Anemia and Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E co-infection: A case report

Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal
Background: Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a potentially fatal condition commonly triggered by infections. HLH secondary to hepatitis E or hepatitis A and E coinfection has been scarcely reported.
Govind Choudhary, Nida Mirza, Swati Patel   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early exposure, enduring consequences: How do I manage Rh immunoglobulin prophylaxis after Rh‐mismatched transfusions in children?

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background RhD mismatched transfusions in RhD negative women have the potential to impact future pregnancies through alloimmunization and development of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN). As use of RhD positive emergency‐release blood products in pediatric trauma has increased, it has become clear that a significant ...
Kirea Lange, Alexander Bowers, Niruktha Raghavan, Hannah Borland, Leslie Greebon, Christine Leeper, Barbara Gaines, Donald Jenkins   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pediatric transfusion camp: Developing, piloting and evaluation of a Canadian national pediatric transfusion medicine curriculum

Transfusion, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Standardized post‐graduate education in pediatric transfusion medicine remains limited. The objective of this study was to adapt an adult transfusion education program, Transfusion Camp, to include pediatric content and assess knowledge improvement in pediatric subspecialty trainees.
Ines Zuna, Valérie Arsenault, Kimmo Murto, Suzanne Beno, MacGregor Steele, Jennifer Young, Sarah Leir, Angela Punnett, Cheryl Peters, Lucille Barcat, Yulia Lin, Casey Kapitany, Sophie Chargé, Teresa Skelton, Lani Lieberman   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

BUSM News and Notes [PDF]

, 1993
Monthly newsletter providing updates of interest to the Boston University School of Medicine ...
Boston University School of Medicine Office of Informational Services
core  

Addressing racial disparities in representation across blood, stem cell and organ and tissue donor pools

Vox Sanguinis, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Adequate representation of donors from diverse ancestral populations in blood, stem cell and organ transplantation is critical to ensuring equitable access to these lifesaving therapies. Because of population‐level differences in genetic markers, patients from racialized groups may have unique transfusion and ...
Bonnie Lu, Sylvia Okonofua, Farnaz Farahbakhsh, Rupal Hatkar, Lauren Sano, Margarita Conway, Marie‐Claire Kapesa, Manuel Escoto, Murdoch Leeies, Warren B. Fingrut   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hypoxic‐hypocapnic red blood cells in PAGGSM additive solution before and after gamma irradiation show improved metabolism

Vox Sanguinis, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Hypoxic/hypocapnic (HH) treatment and storage conditions have been shown to reduce oxidative stress and improve red blood cell (RBC) quality. This study aimed to validate a good manufacturing practice HH RBC product for obtaining the licence for routine use in patients, by comparison with normoxic RBCs both without ...
Soroth Chey, Jacqueline Maier, Samuel Sowemimo‐Coker, Reinhard Henschler   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soluble transferrin receptor in sickle cell diseases: correlation with spleen function

São Paulo Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To correlate spleen function with soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) levels and red cell ferritin (RCF) values in patients with sickle cell diseases. DESIGN: Prospective study.
Helena Zerlotti Wolf Grotto, Elza Miyuki Kimura, Márcia Victor Carneiro   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source