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Study Looks at COVID Threat to Folks With Weakened Immune Systems
MONDAY, Jan. 29, 2024 – It’s long been known that people with immune deficiencies are at increased risk for severe COVID. But a new study shows the threat varies dramatically based on how severe t...
Imetelstat Leads to Durable Red Blood Cell Transfusion Independence
TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2024 – For heavily transfused patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) who are not responding to or are ineligible for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs),...
Cumulative Radiation Dose From CT in Young People Linked to Malignancy Risk
TUESDAY, Nov. 28, 2023 – Cumulative radiation dose to the bone marrow as a result of computed tomography (CT) examinations in individuals aged younger than 22 years is associated with an increased...
Induced Abortion in First Trimester Not Linked to Rh Sensitization
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 – Induced first-trimester abortion is not associated with Rh sensitization, according to a study published online Sept. 26 in the Journal of the American Medical Association....
One in Four Patients in ICU Receive Red Blood Cell Transfusion
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 – For patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) worldwide, red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is common, with considerable variability across centers, countries, and...
Small-Volume Blood Collection Tubes Could Cut RBC Transfusions
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 – Use of small-volume blood collection tubes in the intensive care unit (ICU) may decrease red blood cell (RBC) transfusions, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in...
Smaller Blood Draws for Lab Tests Reduce Need for Transfusions
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 – Drawing smaller amounts of blood from patients in the intensive care unit could lead to fewer blood transfusions, according to new research. The large clinical trial in...
Lab Tests To Be Regulated
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 – Faced with growing reports of inaccurate clinical lab tests, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it will for the first time regulate these vital...
Space Travel Takes Toll on Astronauts' Blood, Bone
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 – When astronauts travel to space, the experience depletes their red blood cells and bone, according to a new study. Fortunately, it appears their bodies can eventually...
Gay Men To Undergo Risk Assessment Before Donating Blood
THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday finalized the elimination of certain restrictions that prevented healthy gay and bisexual men from donating blood. Instead...
FDA Eases Rules on Gay Men Donating Blood
THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday finalized the elimination of certain restrictions that prevented healthy gay and bisexual men from donating blood. Instead...
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