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Apheresis in Neurological Disorders [PDF]
Plasma exchange (PE) and immunoadsorption (IA) constitute important options in the treatment of various autoimmune disorders across different medical disciplines [...]
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HTLV screening and confirmatory testing among blood donors in São Paulo: A cross‐sectional study
Abstract Introduction Human T‐cell lymphotropic virus types 1 and 2 (HTLV‐1/2) are transfusion‐transmissible retroviruses associated with severe diseases, and blood donor screening is mandatory in Brazil. Increasing HTLV‐related discard rates at our institution prompted this study to determine the prevalence and incidence of HTLV‐1/2 and to investigate
Suzete C. Ferreira +11 more
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Lipoprotein apheresis and proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors are last therapeutic resorts in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).
Karlsson, Helen +23 more
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A global survey of blood transfusion practices for patients with sickle cell disease
Abstract Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects over 7 million people globally, with blood transfusion remaining a cornerstone of management. However, contemporary transfusion practices across diverse settings remain poorly characterized. We evaluated global transfusion practices for patients with SCD to identify gaps and inform resource ...
Jeremy W. Jacobs +18 more
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apheresis registry study on Wilson's disease
Wilson's disease is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder that results in accumulation of copper in the liver, brain, cornea and kidney. Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) has been used to remove copper and provide a bridge to liver transplantation.
Kim, Haewon C +23 more
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Alterations of circulating endothelial cells after apheresis in patients with sickle cell disease: A potential clue for restoration of pathophysiology [PDF]
Objectives: The potential influence of automated red cell exchange (ARCE) on endothelial activation is not well established. This study was intended to assess whether ARCE influences circulating endothelial cells (CECs) in patients with sickle cell ...
C. Bakar +11 more
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Utilization patterns of low‐titer group O whole blood in a level 1 trauma center
Abstract Background Whole blood (WB) is an easy‐to‐use resuscitation fluid. As more low‐titer group O WB has become available at our hospital, it is being used in an increasingly diverse range of situations, both pre‐hospital and in‐hospital. Study Design and Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of all WB units issued by our transfusion ...
Maryam Asif +5 more
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Abstract Background To maximize the utilization of cold‐stored platelets (CSPs) in preclinical research, the use of small‐volume storage bags (mini‐bags) or tubes would allow multiple treatment groups to be investigated from a single component. It is necessary to determine the effect of using downscaled storage formats on CSP quality and function ...
Janhavi Mahajan +3 more
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The Italian Registry of Therapeutic Apheresis: Granulocyte-Monocyte Apheresis in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Di Leo V +25 more
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