Guideline Updated for Blood Management During Heart Surgery
Measures of blood conservation should be undertaken, including retrograde autologous priming of cardiopulmonary bypass circuit
Miscellaneous Hematological Agents
Red Cross Warns of Severe Blood Shortage
Hospitals’ need for blood on the rise as they deal with many patients who delayed care due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Anxiety-Related Adverse Event Clusters ID’d After Janssen Vaccine
Rate of syncope was 8.2 per 100,000 doses after Janssen COVID-19 vaccination vs 0.05 per 100,000 after flu shots
Bisphosphonates May Treat Calciphylaxis in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Moderate to severe hyperparathyroidism after kidney transplantation may have predisposed 2 cases to calciphylaxis, according to investigators.
COVID-19 Antibodies Found in 1 in 5 US Blood Donations
Percentage of donations with antibodies has risen steadily over time, according to the Red Cross
Individuals With Blood Group O Have Lower Risk for COVID-19
And more COVID-19 patients with blood group A or AB require mechanical ventilation, CRRT.
Blood Donors Will Get Results of Coronavirus Antibody Test, Red Cross Says
Positive test result does not confirm immunity to the virus, and test is not meant to diagnose illness.
FDA Grants First Approval of Convalescent Plasma Therapy in COVID-19 Patient
Houston Methodist first to receive eIND approval for convalescent plasma in individual patient.
Blood Testing Kit to Assess Nutrient Status Approved for At-Home Use
Based on the blood test results, dietitians will personalize a dietary supplement regimen to which the consumer can subscribe to. Consumers can also re-test periodically to ensure that they are receiving the supplements they need.
High-Dose Erythropoietin No Benefit for Extreme Preemies
No reduction found in risk for severe neurodevelopmental impairment or death at 2 years of age.
