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Iron deficiency in blood donors [PDF]
CONTEXT: Blood donation results in a substantial loss of iron (200 to 250 mg) at each bleeding procedure (425 to 475 ml) and subsequent mobilization of iron from body stores.
Rodolfo Delfini Cançado+4 more
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Background: Although eosinophilia is a condition that appears frequently in clinical practice, its prevalence in the general population in Spain is not well-defined. Objective: To determine the prevalence of eosinophilia in blood donors.
Lía Monsalve Arteaga+7 more
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Demographic characteristics of whole blood donors aged 56 to 60 in Guangzhou
Objective To study the demographic characteristics of whole blood donors aged 56 to 60 in Guangzhou, so as to provide reference for smooth implementation of the recruitment and management of elderly blood donors in Guangzhou.
Lei WU+4 more
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Strong organisation-stakeholder relationships contribute to the former attaining its goals. This is also the case with blood services, such as the South African National Blood Service (SANBS).
Marléne Wiggill
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Background: Transfusion transmitted infections (TTIs) are the major problem associated with blood transfusions, and accurate projections of TTI risk are essential for tracking the safety of the blood supply.
Angampally K+2 more
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Background: The purpose of the study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice towards blood donation among adults aged 18-45 years in Nsambya Gogonya 1 zone, Kampala district.
James Amanya , Julius Oluka
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A 4-day-old neonate born prematurely at 29 weeks gestation developed thrombocytopenia (platelet count 43 × 109/L) with associated severe pulmonary and intracranial hemorrhaging. Urgent transfusions with 10 mL/kg of packed red cells and 10 mL/kg of platelet concentrate were given. These were sourced from blood donated 2 days earlier in Singapore by a 21-
Tang, J.W.+7 more
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Seroprevalence and Trends of Transfusion Transmissible Infections in Blood Donors in Andaman and Nicobar Islands- An Institutional Retrospective Study [PDF]
Introduction: Transfusion Transmissible Infections (TTIs) such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and syphilis pose a threat to blood safety in a developing country like India.
Sahil Sehgal+2 more
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Characteristics of elderly apheresis platelet donors and analysis of pre-donation testing results
Objective To study and analyze the characteristics of 56-60 years old apheresis platelet donors and the results of pre-donation blood testing in Tianjin, so as to provide reference for the management of blood stations and the maintenance and retention of
Yin ZHANG, Jing FAN, Yanyan LIU, Xi CHEN
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BACKGROUND: Blood transfusion carries the risk of transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs) if not properly screened. As per protocol blood donors who are found reactive for TTIs are requested to come for counseling and directed for further management.
Saikat Mandal+5 more
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