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Chagas disease in Canadian blood donors: 15 years of selective testing
Abstract Background and Objectives Chagas disease (Trypanosoma cruzi), prevalent in Mexico, Central and South America, can be transfusion‐transmitted. Selective serological testing of blood donors was implemented over 15 years ago. We describe the trends in infections and characteristics of donors selected for testing.
Sheila F. O'Brien +5 more
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Abstract Background and Objectives Plasma is an essential component of therapies used to treat immune deficiencies, coagulation disorders and other serious conditions. Despite increasing global demand, many countries, including Canada, remain dependent on imported plasma products.
Cole Etherington +15 more
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Identification of a hemA gene from Synechocystis by complementation of an E. coli hemA mutant1 [PDF]
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Mapping syphilis surveillance: Insights into blood donation screening practices worldwide
Abstract Background and Objectives Syphilis is caused by the bacterial spirochete Treponema pallidum and can be transmitted through blood transfusion. However, there have been less than 10 documented transfusion‐transmitted cases since World War II.
Michel‐Andrés García‐Otálora +4 more
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Clinically Relevant Bleeding in Individuals With Cancer: Insights From a Nationwide Cohort Study
ABSTRACT Cancer care is often complicated by coagulopathy leading to thrombosis and bleeding. While venous thromboembolism (VTE) has been extensively studied, bleeding remains an underestimated threat. To address this knowledge gap, we leveraged the Epic Cosmos database to determine the impact of cancer‐associated clinically relevant bleeding (CRB) in ...
Ming Y. Lim +11 more
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Fetal Pathogenesis of Scoliosis Suggested by Asymmetry of Gene Expression in Paravertebral Muscles
ABSTRACT Background The dysfunction of paravertebral muscles may contribute to the development of idiopathic scoliosis. Several candidate genes have been linked to scoliosis, but the underlying mechanisms and cell types remain unclear. Methods We initially included 40 idiopathic scoliosis cases and 19 controls. Muscle biopsies were obtained bilaterally
Tian Cheng +6 more
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Equity and Respect in Maternal and Infant Healthcare—A Report From the 2025 Venice Forum
ABSTRACT Aim To examine equity and respectful care for women and infants from five perspectives: the global context; economic issues; healthcare systems; legal and policy issues; opportunities to benefit from biomedical research. Methods Narrative review.
Mark Hanson +15 more
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Oxygen‐tolerant photo‐induced miniaturized accelerated atom transfer radical polymerization (OPTIMA‐ATRP) in water was developed for the polymerization of hydrophilic (meth)acrylate monomers under ambient or sub‐ambient (4°C) temperature and atmospheric conditions, without prior degassing, in less than 10 min, at an ultra‐small scale (< 50 µL) in ...
Arman Moini Jazani +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background Allergens are periodically added to the European Baseline Series (EBS) to audit their value in consecutive patch testing. Objectives To present results of audit allergens tested in consecutive patients in 54 departments in 13 European countries during 2021 and 2022.
Wolfgang Uter +68 more
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In this exploratory analysis, dyshidrotic eczema demonstrated a distinct sensitisation pattern compared with non‐dyshidrotic hand eczema. The lower proportion of clinically relevant reactions amongst positive patch tests suggests a multi‐factorial and not exclusively allergic background.
Araceli Sánchez‐Gilo +28 more
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