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Gaucher disease, state of the art and perspectives
Journal of Internal Medicine, EarlyView.Abstract Knowledge about Gaucher disease (GD), considered a model for rare diseases, has considerably increased since its discovery. The pathophysiology of this lysosomal disorder is better known, and specific therapies that can control many aspects of the disease have been developed, particularly for the most common form, Type 1 GD.
Fabrice Camou, Marc G. Berger
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Biochemia Medica, 2017 Introduction In China, phlebotomy practice is mostly executed by nurses instead of phlebotomists. Our hypothesis was that these nurses may lack of knowledge on phlebotomy, especially factors influencing quality of blood samples. This study aims to assess
Q. Cai, Yunxian Zhou, Dangan Yang
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Journal of Small Animal Practice, EarlyView.Objective The objective of the study was to determine the biological variation of select serum biochemistry analytes and fibroblast growth factor 23 in both clinically healthy cats and cats with chronic kidney disease. Methods Eleven healthy cats and seven cats with chronic kidney disease International Renal Interest Society Stages 2 and 3 were ...
S. Summers +3 more
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NT‐proBNP and BNP Testing in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Point‐of‐Care and Remote Monitoring
Respirology, EarlyView.Brain natriuretic peptides aid risk assessment in pulmonary arterial hypertension. Point‐of‐care tests for BNP and NT‐proBNP delivered fast, reliable results. Posted samples showed repeatable NT‐proBNP levels, suggesting potential for remote monitoring. ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and N‐terminal prohormone of BNP (
Charlotte Durrington +29 more
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Preanalytical nonconformity management regarding primary tube mixing in Brazil [PDF]
Journal of Medical Biochemistry, 2017 Background: The multifaceted clinical laboratory process is divided in three essential phases: the preanalytical, analytical and postanalytical phase. Problems emerging from the preanalytical phase are responsible for more than 60% of laboratory errors ...
Lima-Oliveira Gabriel +4 more
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Transfusion Medicine, EarlyView.Abstract Background Despite efforts to standardise practice using evidence‐based guidelines, fresh frozen plasma (FFP) remains the blood component most frequently prescribed inappropriately. This study assessed the appropriateness of FFP transfusion in two tertiary teaching hospitals and analysed the characteristics of appropriate and inappropriate ...
Jongmin Kim +3 more
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Generalizability and Effectiveness of Butterfly Phlebotomy in Reducing Hemolysis.
Academic Emergency Medicine, 2016 OBJECTIVES The objective was to test the hypothesis that exclusive use of butterfly needles for phlebotomy, compared with sample collection via intravenous (IV) catheter, will reduce rates of sample hemolysis. METHODS This was an observational study of
D. Barnaby +7 more
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Standardizing Phlebotomy Job Descriptions [PDF]
Laboratory Medicine, 2017 The University of Maryland Medical System, like all other medical systems, is faced with providing the highest quality care in an environment of increased demands and competition for resources. Some responses to this pressure include improved integration, coordination, and efficiency. Laboratory integration has been highlighted by our medical system as
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Risk factors for incident human immunodeficiency virus infection in South African blood donors
Vox Sanguinis, EarlyView.Abstract Background and Objectives Recruiting blood donors among a population with a high human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) burden requires detailed information on HIV risks. We studied demographic and behavioural risk factors for incident HIV infection among blood donors in South Africa.
Avril Swarts +8 more
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