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Periodic Therapeutic Phlebotomy Mitigates Systemic Aging Phenotypes by Promoting Bone Marrow Function [PDF]

open access: yesAging Cell
In D‐galactose‐induced aging model, periodic therapeutic phlebotomy exerts significant and comprehensive anti‐aging effects by inducing bone marrow microenvironment restoration, which rebalances hematopoiesis to restore peripheral blood function and ameliorate systemic aging phenotypes.
Cai J   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Diagnosis and Management of Prenatal Hereditary Pyropoikilocytosis

open access: yesPrenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hereditary pyropoikilocytosis (HPP) is a severe hemolytic anemia caused by variants in SPTA1, SPTB, and EPB41. These weaken horizontal interactions in the erythrocyte cytoskeleton, causing membrane fragmentation and splenic sequestration. It will readily cause fetal anemia and often hydrops fetalis. Prenatal diagnosis requires first ruling out
Connor Hartzell   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Study of Indications, Clinical Applications, and Effects of Therapeutic Phlebotomy at a Tertiary Care Hospital Navi Mumbai

open access: yesGlobal Journal of Transfusion Medicine
Background and Objectives: The removal of blood from the body is known as phlebotomy, venesection, or bloodletting. Therapeutic phlebotomy is the preferred treatment for blood disorders where removing red blood cells or serum iron is the most effective ...
Sonal Suresh Gupta   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of a Thermoelectric Element Band on Venipuncture-associated Pain and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial

open access: yesAsian Nursing Research, 2021
Summary: Purpose: Venipuncture is an invasive procedure for diagnosis and treatment, which is often attributed to pain and anxiety. In this study, a thermoelectric element (TEE) band was developed to apply heat therapy (40∼45°C), cold therapy (0∼10°C ...
Myung-Haeng Hur, Hee-Soo Choi
doaj   +1 more source

Iron overload in hereditary spherocytosis: Are genetic factors the cause?

open access: yesBritish Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
Summary Non‐transfusional iron overload (IOL) in hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is poorly documented compared with other red blood cell disorders. We studied 13 HS adults with confirmed IOL to identify potential genetic factors. Using a next‐generation sequencing panel of 46 genes related to HS, anaemia and iron metabolism, we found no association ...
Lucie Donaty   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of blood collection competency in phlebotomists: a survey study

open access: yesTürk Biyokimya Dergisi
Blood collection, one of the most frequently performed procedures in healthcare settings. The study aimed to develop a scale for phlebotomy procedures based on national phlebotomy guidelines and to assess the tendencies of phlebotomy personnel in certain
Coşkun Cihan   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outcome of phlebotomy for treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesThe Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 2016
Background/Aims: No medications have been approved for managing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Lifestyle intervention is the mainstay for its treatment.
Veeravich Jaruvongvanich   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A case of heart failure and polycythemia: Treated with phlebotomy

open access: yesJournal of the Practice of Cardiovascular Sciences, 2020
Polycythemia in heart failure (HF) is known but rarely encountered. A 76-year-old male presented with New York Heart Association Class III HF symptoms leading to secondary polycythemia.
Ashwin Kodliwadmath, Dibbendhu Khanra
doaj   +1 more source

CT Guided Removal of Iatrogenic Foreign Body: A Broken Intravenous Cannula [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015
Foreign bodies are encountered on day to day basis by a surgeon. Usually foreign bodies are lodged in narrow cavities of the body and the common age group is in children.
Amanpreet Singh   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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