Effects of Massive Transfusion Protocol Implementation in Trauma Patients at a Level I Trauma Center by Hyun Woo Sun, Sang Bong Lee, Sung Jin Park, Chan Ik Park, Jae Hun Kim

“…Methods From January 2016 to September 2019, the medical records of trauma patients who received at least 10 units of packed red blood cells (PRBC) at Pusan National University Hospital (level I trauma center) were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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In vitro antiplasmodial activity of six plants against chloroquine-sensitive and resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum by Samuel Korsah

“…ects (CC50) of the plant extracts against red blood cells were evaluated using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) rapid calorimetric assay technique. …”
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Predicting 30-day mortality in severely injured elderly patients with trauma in Korea using machine learning algorithms: a retrospective study by Jonghee Han, Su Young Yoon, Junepill Seok, Jin Young Lee, Jin Suk Lee, Jin Bong Ye, Younghoon Sul, Se Heon Kim, Hong Rye Kim

“…Analysis of important features of XGBoost using SHAP revealed associations such as a high Glasgow Coma Scale negatively impacting mortality probability, while higher counts of transfused red blood cells were positively correlated with mortality probability. …”
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AnaDetect: An extensive dataset for advancing anemia detection, diagnostic methods, and predictive analytics in healthcareMendeley Data by Mayen Uddin Mojumdar, Dhiman Sarker, Md Assaduzzaman, Md. Anisul Haque Sajeeb, Md. Mohaimenur Rahman, Md Shadikul Bari, Shah Md Tanvir Siddiquee, Narayan Ranjan Chakraborty

“…Anemia is a critical medical condition in public health concern in tropical and subtropical areas, and understanding its hematological changes is crucial for improving diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.It manifests through symptoms like weakness, fatigue, pale skin, and shortness of breath due to insufficient hemoglobin or red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen, with severe cases leading to complications such as chest pain. …”
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Developing a Transparent Anaemia Prediction Model Empowered With Explainable Artificial Intelligence by Muhammad Sajid Farooq, Muhammad Hassan Ghulam Muhammad, Oualid Ali, Zahid Zeeshan, Muhammad Saleem, Munir Ahmad, Sagheer Abbas, Muhammad Adnan Khan, Taher M. Ghazal

“…The worldwide health epidemic of anaemia which is a condition with low levels of red blood cells or haemoglobin requires accurate prediction models to act promptly and improve patient outcomes because it is widespread and has different causes. …”
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Self-Assembled Peptide Hydrogels PPI45 and PPI47: Novel Drug Candidates for <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Infection Treatment by Quanlong Wu, Mengyin Deng, Ruoyu Mao, Na Yang, Ya Hao, Manli Cao, Da Teng, Jianhua Wang

“…In vitro safety assessments indicated minimal hemolytic activity on murine red blood cells and low cytotoxicity on human immortalized epidermal cells (HaCaT). …”
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Comprehensive safety and toxicity analysis of 2,2’-Bipyridine derivatives in combating MRSA biofilm formation and persistence by Priyanka, Priyanka, Mohini Sharma, Bhavna Vaid, Bhavna Vaid, Ram Bharti, Ram Bharti, Sachin Raut, Sachin Raut, R. S. Jolly, Neeraj Khatri, Neeraj Khatri

“…The murine thigh infection model was also used to investigate the in vivo efficacy.ResultsAll derivatives exhibited favorable physicochemical profiles and ADMET properties and are predicted to be safe based on their drug-like properties. in vitro studies demonstrated that derivatives are non-toxic to 3T3 L1, and in vivo studies confirmed their safety in mice at a dose of 300 mg/kg and their non-hemolytic nature against rabbit red blood cells. All compounds showed potent antibacterial activity against the tested bacteria, including the resistant MRSA strain 831. …”
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A Study of Trichomonas vaginalis Infection and Correlates in Women with Vaginal Discharge Referred at Fann Teaching Hospital in Senegal by Roger C. Tine, Khadime Sylla, Rougyatou Ka, Lamine Dia, Doudou Sow, Souleye Lelo, Khardiata Diallo, Babacar Faye, Thérèse Dieng, Cheikh T. Ndour, Ahmet Y. Sow

“…Optic microscopic examination with 40x magnification was done to detect T. vaginalis and assess biological modifications such as presence of epithelial cells, white blood cells, and red blood cells. A gram stained smear was also performed and examined under oil immersion (100x magnification) to assess the vaginal flora. …”
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Prevalence, risk factors, and prognostic implications of intraoperative bleeding during CF-LVAD implant by Ibrahim Mortada, MD, Christos Kourek, MD, PhD, Rupesh Kshetri, MD, Arun Singhal, MD, Anthony Panos, MD, Alexandros Briasoulis, MD, PhD, Mohammed Mhanna, MD, MPH, Shareef Mansour, MD, Kristine Yumul, MD, Paulino Alvarez, MD, Ernesto Ruiz Duque, MD

“…Our study aims at identifying potential predictors of intraoperative bleeding, defined as 4 or more units of packed red blood cells transfused during surgery. A single-center retrospective cohort study of adult patients older than 18 years old who underwent CF-LVAD implantation between 2009 and 2024. …”
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iPSC-derived exosomes as amphotericin B carriers: a promising approach to combat cryptococcal meningitis by Jingyu Zhao, Jingyu Zhao, Wei Fang, Yangjie Gao, Jiquan Chen, Guizhen Wang, Julin Gu

“…The hemolytic effects were tested using rabbit red blood cells. In a C57BL/6 J mouse model of cryptococcal infection, treatment groups (AmB, iPSC-Exo/AmB, and iPSC-Exo) were administered corresponding drugs, with blood and brain samples collected for analysis. …”
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Effects of ruminal short-chain fatty acid concentration and pH on histology, hematology, and inflammation in cannulated Holstein dairy calves by A.R. Wolfe, M.H.P.M. Narciso, R.R.E. Uwiera, A.H. Laarman

“…No differences were detected in red blood cells or platelet numbers. Total white blood cell numbers decreased in the LS-LP group from wk 5 to 7 but increased in the HS-LP group along with hemoglobin and the hematocrit during the same period. …”
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Effects of dietary Chlorella ellipsoidea on growth performance, body composition, and hematology of stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis by Alam Asraful, Bristy Fouzia Sultana, Amzad Hossain M., Rabiul Islam M., Fatema Umme Kaniz, Golam Rasul M.

“…In comparison to the control, dietary C. ellipsoidea of 5.0–10.0% significantly (P < 0.05) increased the protein content of stinging catfish, while lowering the lipid and moisture contents. The red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin levels of H. fossilis increased significantly (P < 0.05) when the fish were fed 5.0–10.0% dietary C. ellipsoidea compared with the control. …”
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Genetic Diversity, Repeat Motifs, and Natural Selection at the C-Terminal Knob-Associated Histidine Rich Protein (KAHRP) of Plasmodium falciparum Clinical Samples from Saudi Arabia by Saad M. Bin Dajem, Md Atique Ahmed, Marie Fe F Bohol, Syeda Wasfeea Wazid, Mohammed I. Shafeai, Fuad H. Rudiny, Ali M. Motaen, Kareem Morsy, Hani Alothaid, Ahmed A. Al-Qahtani

“…The repeat region of PfKAHRP C-terminal interaction domain has been found to bind to the infected red blood cells and the vascular endothelium. Thus, this study aimed to assess the allelic variations, genetic diversity, and natural selection acting at the C-terminal PfKAHRP between parasite isolates from Saudi Arabia. …”
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Severe pregnancy-associated atypical hemolytic uremia syndrome in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a novel survival case report by Yan Yang, Xiao-jin Li, Hua-Yan Yuan, Jing-Jing Xiong, Peng-Fei Li, Zhen Wang

“…Renal function improved gradually, and a bone marrow biopsy revealed no fragmented red blood cells. The patient was transferred to the Department of Nephrology on day 40 and back to the local hospital on day 42. …”
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The impact of relaxation music (Weightless by Marconi Union) on production performance, welfare, and hematological and biochemical blood parameters in broiler chickens by Patrycja Ciborowska, Damian Bień, Artur Żbikowski, Karol Pawłowski, Jakub Urban, Anna Zalewska, Arkadiusz Matuszewski, Karwan Yaseen Kareem, Klara Piotrowska, Monika Michalczuk

“…Blood analysis of the M group showed a significant increase in the average number of red blood cells and the calcium content, while glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) concentrations were lower (p ≤ 0.01). …”
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Effect of Fish Meal Substitution with Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) on Growth Performance, Feed Stability, Blood Biochemistry, and Liver and Gut Morphology of Siamese Fight... by Zulhisyam Abdul Kari, Guillermo Téllez-Isaías, Noor Khalidah Abdul Hamid, Nor Dini Rusli, Khairiyah Mat, Suniza Anis Mohamad Sukri, Muhammad Anamul Kabir, Ahmad Razali Ishak, Nazri Che Dom, Abdel-Wahab A. Abdel-Warith, Elsayed M. Younis, Martina Irwan Khoo, Faizuan Abdullah, Md Shahjahan, Md Fazle Rohani, Simon J. Davies, Lee Seong Wei

“…Similar blood haematology and biochemical properties, including corpuscular volume, lymphocytes, white blood cells, red blood cells, haematocrit, albumin, and alkaline phosphatase, were the highest (p<0.05) in the 13% BSFL diet group compared to the other treatment groups. …”
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The carbon footprint and energy consumption of liver transplantation by Paolo De Simone, Paolo De Simone, Quirino Lai, Juri Ducci, Daniela Campani, Daniela Campani, Giandomenico Biancofiore, Giandomenico Biancofiore

“…The duration of surgery (t = 29.0; p &lt; 0.001), transfused red blood cells (t = 13.1; p &lt; 0.001), fresh frozen plasma (t = 11.1; p &lt; 0.001), platelets (t = 8.9; p &lt; 0.001), and the use of an extracorporeal pump machine (t = 3.6; p &lt; 0.001) had the greatest effects on greenhouse gas emissions.ConclusionsLiver transplantation requires significant energy and is associated with considerable greenhouse gas emissions, particularly during longer procedures. …”
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Identification of major hemorrhage in trauma patients in the prehospital setting: diagnostic accuracy and impact on outcome by Nigel R M Tai, Evangelia Kyrimi, Jared M Wohlgemut, Zane B Perkins, William Marsh, Michael Christian, Erhan Pisirir, Rebecca S Stoner, Thomas Hurst

“…This decision was compared with whether patients had MH in hospital, defined as the critical admission threshold (CAT+): administration of ≥3 U of red blood cells during any 60-minute period within 24 hours of injury. …”
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Cord Direct Antiglobulin Test for Predicting the Need for Phototherapy in Neonates with ABO Incompatibility: A Prospective Cohort Study by Ranjith Balan, Sakthipriya Balaji, Arun Kumar, Subash Sundar, Shrinidhi Krishnan, Ashok Chandrasekaran

“…Introduction: The Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) is a screening technique used to detect Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antierythrocyte antibodies on foetal Red Blood Cells (RBCs). Universal bilirubin screening decreases the incidence of severe hyperbilirubinemia. …”
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Using microfluidic shear to assess transfusion requirements in trauma patients by Rachael A Callcut, James T Ross, Anamaria J Robles, Leslie H Vuoncino, Ashli C Barnes, Leonardo W Graeff, Taylor L Anway, Nico T Vincent, Nithya Tippireddy, Kimi M Tanaka, Randi J Mays

“…Lower cumulative PCF significantly correlated with transfusion of any products at 6 and 24 hours (p=0.04 and p=0.05) as well as packed red blood cells (pRBCs) at 6 and 24 hours (p=0.04 and p=0.03). …”
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