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After the transfusion of compatible maternal P1 A1 -negative platelets, there was a sustained improvement in the platelet count and cessation of hemorrhage.

In patients with FNAIT, using standardized 10 mL/kg platelet transfusion dosing will assist in optimizing safety and efficacy, according to a new study.

Researchers have identified inflammatory effects that may mediate negative outcomes from platelet transfusions in neonates with thrombocytopenia.

THE transfusion of fresh human platelets has been shown to be an effective and practical way to control the hemorrhagic episodes in thrombocytopenia.1 Recently a variety of technics have been devis ...

In most situations, transfusion of platelet concentrates typically requires only compatibility with the ABO blood group, thus ignoring RhD status. This is due to the fact that the RhD antigen, which ...

Preterm infants who receive platelet transfusions may be at higher risk for death and neurodevelopmental impairment at age 2.

Researchers developed a deep learning-based model that predicts an individualized risk for a platelet transfusion in hospitalized patients.

Particular consideration for transfusions should be given to those with more severe thrombocytopenia and dropping platelets, however, local approaches should consider the available platelet supply in ...

Promacta tended to boost platelet counts in patients with low-risk MDS, and helped those patients be independent of transfusions, too.

1. In this randomized controlled trial, withholding prophylactic platelet transfusion in patients with thrombocytopenia was associated with worse outcomes following central venous catheter (CVC) ...

Figure 1 Mechanisms of platelet elimination and prospective therapies in HLA Class I-alloantibody-mediated PTR. (A) Potential mechanisms leading to transfused platelets clearance during immune ...