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Breakthrough designation for pathogen-reduced cryoprecipitate
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Lower threshold for platelet transfusions appears safer
A lower threshold for platelet transfusions may be safer for preterm infants with severe thrombocytopenia, a new study suggests. Researchers...
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Testing platelets reduces waste, cuts costs
BOSTON—Rapid bacterial testing of platelets in a hospital blood bank can result in both significant cost savings and reduced wastage of blood...
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Blood donated after mass shootings may go to waste
Public calls for blood donations in response to mass shootings may be unnecessary and result in waste, according to researchers. Mass shootings...
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Transfusion errors more common in kids than adults, study suggests
BOSTON—Even the most vigilant hospitals experience transfusion errors and problems with blood storage, according to researchers. A review of data...
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Team reports success with mobile platelet collection
BOSTON—If donors can’t get to the apheresis center, bring the apheresis center to the donors. Researchers have found that apheresis platelet...
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Drones can deliver blood products, but hurdles remain
BOSTON—Drone-delivered blood products may be coming soon to a hospital near you, experts said at AABB 2018. Using a system of completely...
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Need blood STAT? Call for a drone
BOSTON – Autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles bring blood to remote hospitals in Africa, but a U.S.-based system will need to overcome significant...
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FDA approves test to determine blood compatibility
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Restrictive transfusion will likely be standard, doc says
MUNICH—A restrictive transfusion strategy during cardiovascular surgery will likely become the standard of care, according to an investigator from...
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Lots of blood collection system recalled
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of 10 lots of the Leukotrap RC System with RC2D Filter, a blood collection system...