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Nursing work and competence in hemotherapy services: an ergological approach [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Objetives: to analyze the ingredients of the competence that the nurses use in the performance of their work in hemotherapy. Methods: qualitative study with 22 nurses, accomplished through documentary study, observation and semi-structured interview ...
Sonia Rejane de Senna Frantz, Mara Ambrosina de Oliveira Vargas, Denise Elvira Pires de Pires, Maria José Menezes Brito, Júlia Valéria de Oliveira Vargas Bitencourt, Gerusa Ribeiro   +5 more
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A journey through anticoagulant therapies in the treatment of left ventricular thrombus in post-COVID-19 heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: a case report

Hematology, 2022
Background Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune-mediated adverse drug reaction associated with thrombosis. Clinical scoring systems and the presence of anti-platelet factor 4 (anti-PF4)/heparin antibodies determine the diagnosis.Case ...
Alberto Lázaro-García, Inés Martínez-Alfonzo, Rosa Vidal-Laso, Diego Velasco-Rodríguez, Marta Tomás-Mallebrera, Marta González-Rodríguez, Pilar Llamas-Sillero   +6 more
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Comparative evaluation of blood component preparation with the top‐and‐top and top‐and‐bottom methods: A change in Uruguay

Transfusion Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hospital de Clínicas, in conjunction with the Universidad de la República UDELAR in Uruguay, evaluated the quality of blood components after separation with a top‐and‐bottom (TB) system, comparing it with the top‐and‐top (TT) system and verifying compliance with local and international standards. Study Design and Methods Whole blood
Natalia Méndez Acosta, Gabriela Rivas Alén, Ismael Rodriguez Grecco, Allexandra Díaz, Dalia Moreno, Ludwig R. Frontier Ramos   +5 more
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Patient‐ and caregiver‐reported barriers to chemotherapy in nine sub‐Saharan African countries: A cross‐sectional survey among population‐based registries

International Journal of Cancer, Volume 158, Issue 10, Page 2684-2696, 15 May 2026.
What's New? Increasing cancer incidence and mortality in low‐ and middle‐income countries has heightened concerns about limited resources and barriers to care. This challenge is particularly urgent in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), where cancer rates are rising sharply. Here, data from population‐based cancer registries in nine SSA countries was assessed to
Tamara König, Nikolaus Christian Simon Mezger, Ole Stoeter, Phoebe Mary Amulen, Margaret Borok, Gladys C. Chesumbai, Moudiongui MBoungou Dimitry, Ima‐Obong Ekanem, Adugna Fekadu, Bakarou Kamaté, William Muller, Alex Alain Kabena Nzambikolo, Abidemi Omonisi, Furaha Serventi, Markus Wallwiener, Biying Liu, Donald Maxwell Parkin, Pablo Sandro Carvalho Santos, Eva Johanna Kantelhardt, Eric Sven Kroeber   +19 more
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Acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic Purpura diagnosed during first trimester of pregnancy with excellent outcome after plasma exchange and rituximab, a case report

Clinical Case Reports, 2021
Key Clinical Message Acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a life‐threatening condition that rarely presents during pregnancy. Early diagnosis and treatment with plasma exchange is needed to achieve a good pregnancy outcome.
Javier Arzuaga‐Mendez, Maite Moreno, Juan J. Mateos‐Mazón, Miriam Vara, Marta Dueñas, Rafael A. Del Orbe, Elena Amutio, Beatriz Arrizabalaga, Juan C. García‐Ruiz   +8 more
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Guidance for Documentation of Therapeutic Apheresis Interventions in the Medical Record: An American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) Practice Perspective

Journal of Clinical Apheresis, Volume 41, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT In 2007, the American Society for Apheresis (ASFA) published guidance for physician documentation related to oversight of therapeutic apheresis (TA). Due to 21st century changes in healthcare delivery, the ASFA Board of Directors (BOD) charged its Public Affairs and Advocacy Committee (PAAC) to coordinate a review and update of the guidance ...
Chester Andrzejewski, Yanhua Li, Ding Wen Wu, Gustaaf De Ridder, Jan C. Hofmann, Susan Knight, Sajjad Hassan, Nicole A. Aqui, Walter Linz   +8 more
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Evaluation of the Diagnostic Accuracy of the Quantitative Point‐of‐Care SD Biosensor Standard G6PD Test for Assessment of G6PD Deficiency in Infectious Diseases

International Journal of Laboratory Hematology, Volume 48, Issue 2, Page 440-446, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background G6PD deficiency affects about 500 million people worldwide and is prevalent in many malaria‐endemic settings. People with G6PD deficiency are at risk of hemolysis when exposed to certain medications, including 8‐aminoquinoline drugs used to treat Plasmodium vivax malaria.
Flavia Regina Medeiros da Silva, Alexandre Gomes Vizzoni, Daniela Mendes‐de‐Almeida, Joanna Bokel, Raquel de Vasconcellos Carvalhaes de Oliveira, André Machado Siqueira, Yasmine Rangel Vieira, Simone da Costa Cruz Silva   +7 more
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Dez anos de experiência em controle de qualidade em imuno-hematologia Ten years of experience of quality control in immunohematology

Revista Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia, 2009
A medicina transfusional tem como objetivo garantir a qualidade e quantidade do sangue, componentes e serviços oferecidos à comunidade, e, dentro desse contexto, a análise dos reagentes imuno-hematológicos é crítica para a realização dos testes pré ...
Marcia C. Z. Novaretti, Sílvia L. Bonifácio, Vitor R. Medeiros, Azulamara S. Ruiz, Pedro E. Dorlhiac-Llacer, Dalton A. F. Chamone   +5 more
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Improved Safety of Nucleic Acid Amplification Technology Combined With Serological Tests for Screening Blood Donors: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Reviews in Medical Virology, Volume 36, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT No laboratory test performed to date provides an absolute guarantee for detecting infectious agents. Nucleic acid amplification techniques/tests (NAT) associated with serological tests can increase safety and provide greater diagnostic accuracy for patients. We investigated the added safety of NAT technology combined with serological tests for
Heloise Skiavine Madeira, Aline Ávila Brustolin, Marcos Elias da Silva Almeida, Maiara Vanusa Guedes Ribeiro, Raul Gomes Aguera, Fernando Américo Jorge, Luciana Dias Ghiraldi, Débora de Castro Moreira, Maria Valdrinez Campana Lonardoni, Dennis Armando Bertolini, Leyde Daiane de Peder, Claudinei Mesquita da Silva, Daniele Stéfanie Sara Lopes Lera‐Nonose, Áquila Carolina Fernandes Herculano Ramos‐Milaré, Jorge Juarez Vieira Teixeira   +14 more
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Plasma Proteomic Profile of Chemotherapy‐Induced Severe Neutropenia: A Pilot Discovery Phase Study

The FASEB Journal, Volume 40, Issue 3, 15 February 2026.
Immune system, hemostasis, and protein metabolism are the major biological mechanistic effects affected by chemotherapy‐induced myelotoxicity treatment, which may underline tissue damage and systemic responses seen in patients' follow‐up treatment. ABSTRACT Transient severe neutropenia and thrombocytopenia are frequent during treatment of hematological
Leticia Queiroz da Silva, Alexander Leonardo Silva‐Junior, Licia C. Silva‐Costa, Ivanio Teixeira Borba‐Junior, Bradley J. Smith, Edilson Tadeu Andrade, Bruno Kosa Lino Duarte, Marcos Paulo Colella, Thiago Martins Santos, Daniel Martins‐de‐Souza, Erich Vinicius De Paula   +10 more
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