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Surveillance of HIV-1 genetic subtypes and diversity in the US blood supply

, 2000
BACKGROUND: Recent reports of variant (non-subtype B) HIV infections in US populations have raised concerns about the sensitivity of subtype B virus-based donor screening and diagnostic assays.
Finlayson, T., Gwinn, M., Busch, M. P., Sullivan, M. T., Oliveira, C. F. de, Machado, D. M., Kessler, D., Lackritz, E. M., Operskalski, E. A., Williams, A. E., Mosley, J. W., Diaz, R. S.   +11 more
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The Role of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Ataxia‐Telangiectasia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Ataxia‐telangiectasia (A‐T) is a DNA repair disorder characterized by neurodegeneration, immunodeficiency, and cancer predisposition. Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is an established therapy in related disorders such as Fanconi anemia (FA) and Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS), but its role in A‐T is unclear.
Laila Alkhouli, Seth Rotz, Masatoshi Takagi, Richa Sharma   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Increased Risk of Sarcomas in Children With Congenital Anomalies: Findings From the Genetic Overlap Between Anomalies and Cancer in Kids (GOBACK) Registry Linkage Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pediatric sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors that contribute disproportionately to cancer mortality in children. Although congenital anomalies are among the strongest known risk factors for childhood cancer, the risk of specific sarcoma subtypes among affected individuals has not yet been thoroughly evaluated. Procedure We
Russ Wolters, Ji Yun Tark, Tiffany M. Chambers, Tania A. Desrosiers, Michael E. Scheurer, Charles Shumate, Wendy N. Nembhard, Mahsa M. Yazdy, Eirini Nestoridi, Amanda E. Janitz, Jean Paul Tanner, Russell S. Kirby, Jason L. Salemi, Yao Yu, Chad D. Huff, Sharon E. Plon, Philip J. Lupo, Jeremy M. Schraw   +17 more
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A preliminary survey on the use of ART among blood donors in Shenzhen China and its implications to blood safety

BMC Infectious Diseases
Importance The recent introduction of the AIDS pre-exposure or post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP/PEP) medication has sparked fear of the possible increase of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Treponema pallidum (TP) transfusion-transmission risk due ...
Lilin Wang, He Xie, Fang Zhao, Lukun Zhang, Zhengrong Yang, Yizhong Liu, Tong Li, Tingting Chen, Xiaoxuan Xu, Yingnan Dang, Qi Zhang, Zhicheng Wang, Guochao Wei, Jujun Sun, Jun Xi, Chenze Xi, Jinfeng Zeng, Rong Xia, Limin Chen   +18 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of ABO/Rh Blood Group Distributions and Clinical Characteristics in Patients with Adrenal Incidentaloma: A Case-Control Study [PDF]

, 2023
Aim:Studies examining the relationship between endocrine organ diseases and ABO and Rh blood groups have been conducted, and some studies have shown that endocrine organ diseases may be associated with ABO/Rh blood groups.
Ozlem Dogan
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Efficacy and Safety Analysis of Roxarestat in Regulating Renal Anemia in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of roxarestat versus recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) in the management of renal anemia in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Methods This was a prospective, open‐label, randomized controlled trial.
Lingling Chen, Junjie Zhu, Qiaonan Ge
wiley   +1 more source

Therapeutic Apheresis for Intravenous Methylprednisolone‐Refractory Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Single‐Center Case Series

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi, Daisuke Katagiri, Takeyuki Watadani, Shunichi Matsuda, Hiroshi Kaneko, Noritoshi Arai   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Red blood cell microparticles and blood group antigens: an analysis by flow cytometry.

, 2012
BACKGROUND: The storage of blood induces the formation of erythrocytes-derived microparticles. Their pathogenic role in blood transfusion is not known so far, especially the risk to trigger alloantibody production in the recipient.
Rubin, O., Delobel, J., Lion, N., Crettaz, D., Canellini, G., Tissot, J.D.   +5 more
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Dietary Protein Intake and Peritoneal Protein Losses in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients lose protein in their waste dialysate, potentially increasing their risk for malnutrition. We wished to determine whether there was any association between losses and dietary protein intake (DPI). Methods DPI was assessed from 24‐h dietary recall using Nutrics software.
Haalah Shaaker, Andrew Davenport
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of the Fluid Replacement Method During Online Hemodiafiltration on the Solute Removal Performance and Biocompatibility Using the Asymmetric Cellulose Triacetate Membrane

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pre‐dilution online hemodiafiltration (Pre‐HDF) is predominantly used in Japan, whereas post‐dilution online HDF (Post‐HDF) is more common in Europe. An asymmetric cellulose triacetate (ATA) membrane may improve biocompatibility.
Kenji Sakurai, Yoshitaka Kurihara, Fumi Yamauchi, Hiromi Hosoya, Takeshi Saito   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source