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Global Journal of Transfusion Medicine
ISSN 2468-8398 · Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · 416 artikel di indeks
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Rare “P-null” Phenotype – Two Case Reports from Western India
The null phenotype in the P1PK blood group, known as “p,” is extremely rare in the world. Such individuals lack the three high-incidence antigens P, P1, and Pk. Individuals of p phenotype spontaneously form anti-PP1PK isoantibody in the serum which is also known as anti-Tja against the missing…
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A Prospective Study of Adverse Events in Whole Blood and Apheresis Donors at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Western India
Background and Objectives: Blood donation is a relatively safe procedure without any discomfort; however, if any unexpected or undesirable effects, i.e., an adverse donor reaction (ADR) does occur, it should be managed promptly and efficiently. The main aim of this study was to analyze the…
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Cryopreservation of Hematopoietic Stem Cells for Pediatric Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation
Background and Objectives: Dimethylsulfoxide(DMSO) is gold standard for cryopreservation of hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPC) to reconstitute hematopoiesis in autologous stem cell transplants (auto-HSCT). Higher DMSO-related adverse effects (AEs) are reported in pediatric patients due to lower…
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Blood Transfusion Service in Nepal
In Nepal, Blood Transfusion Service-related activities have been initiated in a nationally co-ordinated way. The National Blood programme is established under the National Blood Transfusion Policy. The National Blood Programme runs on the budget allocated to various activities annually. Now, the…
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Plasmapheresis as an Adjunctive Therapy in Phenytoin Poisoning
Phenytoin is frequently used as an anticonvulsant. Phenytoin has saturable metabolic kinetics in overdose circumstances, making therapy challenging. Because of its high protein binding property, the usual hemodialysis and hemoperfusion are not usually preferred. We report a case of a chronic…
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Antibody of Undetermined Specificity - The Eyes Do Not See What the Mind Does Not Know: Are You Dealing with a Low Prevalence Red Blood Cell Antigens?
For identification (ID) of irregular antibodies, a standard antibody identification (AI) panel consisting of 18 mandatory antigens expressed on reagent red blood cells is used. The phenotype for each antigen is listed on a red cell antigram provided with each lot of the ID panel. In addition…
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“Block D” Phenomenon in Hemolytic Disease of Fetus and Newborn: The Immunohematological Implications
Background and Objectives: “Block D” in hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) is quite rare and should be evaluated meticulously. We analyzed “Block D” phenomenon in neonates with HDFN due to rhesus (Rh) incompatibilities. The objective of this study was to identify the blocking…
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Effectiveness of Double-volume Exchange Transfusion in Neonates with Hyperbilirubinemia: A Single-center Experience
Background and Objectives: Double-volume exchange transfusion (DVET) is a life-saving procedure that replaces a neonate’s blood volume twice over with adult donor blood to treat neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and prevent kernicterus. This study assessed DVET’s effectiveness in reducing total serum…
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A Study of Indications, Clinical Applications, and Effects of Therapeutic Phlebotomy at a Tertiary Care Hospital Navi Mumbai
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 way to manage symptoms and complications. In…
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Systematic Approach to a Case of Multiple Alloantibodies in a Liver Transplantation Recipient
Transfusion therapy in an alloimmunized liver transplantation (LT) recipient still remains a major challenge due to the unpredictable blood unit requirements and difficulty in finding compatible antigen-negative units. We present the case report of a 30-year-old male patient with multiple red blood…
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Detection of Rare Weaker A Subgroup: Aend
Subgroups of A are very rare phenotypes. Weaker subgroups give rise to discrepancies between forward and reverse grouping. Conventional methods could misread these rare and weak subgroups occasionally. Weaker A subgroups that have been reported so far are mainly A3, Ax, Aend, Am, Ay, and Ael. Here…
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Tumor Cells and Blood Group Discrepancy: Transfusion Medicine Perspective
Blood group discrepancies pose a significant challenge to safe transfusion practices. Determining the patient’s blood group and issuing group-compatible blood components is essential for patient safety. The patient’s clinical history is of utmost importance in resolving blood group discrepancies…
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Comparison of Donor Satisfaction between In-house Blood Donation and Mobile Blood Donation Campaigns in Sri Lanka
Background and Objectives: National Blood Transfusion Service of Sri Lanka collects blood only from voluntary nonremunerated blood donors. Majority of the blood collection are from mobile blood donation campaigns and a small percentage of donations are made at the blood banks. Donor satisfaction is…
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Screening of Antenatal Patients for Anemia and Hemoglobinopathies
Background and Objectives: Anemia is an extremely common condition in pregnancy worldwide, which confers several health risks to mother and child. Iron deficiency is the most widespread micronutritional deficiency in the world and disproportionately affects females because of increased iron…
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Prevalence and Cause of Direct Antiglobulin Test in Pediatric Patient Population: Experience from a Tertiary Health Center of North India
Background and Objectives: The direct antiglobulin test (DAT) is a blood test that can help differentiate immune from non-immune causes of hemolysis. The Initial DAT performed with a polyspecific anti-human globulin (AHG) reagent typically containing antibodies to immunoglobulin G (IgG) and C3d…
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Kodecytes in Transfusion Medicine
A kodecyte (ko•de•cyte) is a living cell that has been modified (koded) by the incorporation of one or more function-spacer-lipid constructs (FSL constructs) so as to gain a new or novel biological, chemical, or technological function. Function-spacer-lipid (FSL) Kode constructs (Kode Technology)…
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Advancing Patient Blood Management: Evaluation of Ferric Derisomaltose in a Tertiary Hospital
Background and Objectives: One of the aims of patient blood management (PBM) programs is to improve patient outcomes by managing anemia and avoiding unnecessary blood transfusions. Ferric derisomaltose (FDI) is a treatment that allows for the injection of high doses of iron in a shorter time, which…