When hemoglobin concentration is less than 10g/dL, liberal red blood cell transfusion strategy is suggested. HealthDay News — A liberal red blood cell (RBC) transfusion strategy is suggested for ...

Acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) lowers the need for transfusions during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery but is underused in the United States.

Some blood transfusion recipients have reported changes in their mood, behavior and even memories after undergoing the procedure. Researchers from the University of Geneva noted that six of seven ...

Red-cell transfusion is one of the most commonly performed medical procedures. It is also one of the most overused medical procedures, which largely neglects the associated risks, costs, and ...

An expert explained the burden that red blood cell transfusions can place on patients with MDS. Among patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), treatment with Reblozyl (luspatercept) resulted in ...

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: VRTX) announced today a reimbursement agreement with the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) for eligible transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia (TDT) and severe sickle ...