Quality of DNA extracted from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded canine tissues. [PDF]
Veterinary pathology tissue banks are valuable resources for genetic studies. However, limited data exist as to whether quality DNA can be extracted from these tissues for use in canine genotyping studies.
Bannasch, Danika L+2 more
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Hybrid umbilical cord blood banking: literature review. [PDF]
PURPOSE Interest gaps between public and private umbilical cord blood banks have led to the introduction of hybrid banking options. Hybrid models combine features of private and public banks as well as interests of parents, children and of patients ...
Ambühl, Johanna+2 more
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Formalizing and Verifying Workflows Used in Blood Banks [PDF]
Blood banks use automation to decrease errors in delivering safe blood for transfusion. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States and other organizations recommend blood banks to validate their computer system process, which is resource
Hazzazi, Noha+2 more
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Donor selection for allogenic hemopoietic stem cell transplantation: clinical and ethical considerations [PDF]
Allogenic hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is an established treatment for many diseases. Stem cells may be obtained from different sources: mobilized peripheral blood stem cells, bone marrow, and umbilical cord blood.
La Russa, Raffaele+5 more
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A news feature and editorial in the June 23 issue argue for a national program for cord blood banking in Canada. The executive director of OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network is quoted as saying: “This is something that is otherwise medical waste that can truly save lives.” One should be ...
Eileen K. Hutton, John A. Smyth
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Prehospital Whole Blood Transfusion Programs in Norway [PDF]
Background: Prehospital management of severe hemorrhage has evolved significantly in Norwegian medical emergency services in the last 10 years. Treatment algorithms for severe bleeding were previously focused on restoration of the blood volume by ...
Apelseth, Torunn Oveland+4 more
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Private umbilical cord blood banks for family use, in Brazil: technical, legal and ethical issues for an implementation analysis [PDF]
Os bancos de sangue de cordão umbilical e placentário foram criados a partir da comprovação de que o sangue de cordão umbilical e placentário (SCUP) é uma fonte rica em células progenitoras hematopoéticas (CPH) e alternativa às células provenientes da ...
DE SANTIS, Gil C.+3 more
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Cord blood banking: ‘providing cord blood banking for a nation’ [PDF]
SummaryTransplantation of cord blood (CB) is increasingly used as therapy for patients whose own marrow is affected by genetic mutations that prevent the development of normal cells of the blood or immune tissues, or for patients whose marrow has been destroyed in the course of treatment for leukaemia and other malignancies.
Sergio Querol+4 more
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Evolution of Blood Banks of Islamabad in Ten Years (2006 -2016) [PDF]
Objectives: To assess the evolution of screening and associated practices in blood banks of Pakistan between 2006 & 2016 through a study in Islamabad.
Hameed, Abdul+2 more
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Blood-brain barrier transport kinetics of NOTA-modified proteins : the somatropin case [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Chemical modifications such as PEG, polyamine and radiolabeling on proteins can alter their pharmacokinetic behaviour and their blood-brain barrier (BBB) transport characteristics. NOTA, i.e. 1,4,7-triazacyclononane-1,4,7-triacetic acid, is a
Bracke, Nathalie+7 more
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