Clinical efficacy and safety of first‐line nilotinib or imatinib therapy in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia—Nationwide real life data by Petra Belohlavkova, Daniela Zackova, Hana Klamova, Edgar Faber, Michal Karas, Lukas Stejskal, Eduard Cmunt, Olga Cerna, Ivana Jeziskova, Katerina Machova Polakova, Pavel Zak, Tereza Jurkova, Marika Chrapava, Jiri Mayer

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The Beliefs, Myths, and Reality Surrounding the Word Hema (Blood) from Homer to the Present by John Meletis, Kostas Konstantopoulos

“…The Greeks also speculated about mechanisms of blood coagulation and the use of blood transfusion to save life.…”
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SEROPREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS C AMONG THE APPARENTLY HEALTHYBLOOD DONORS OF KARACHI by Maeesa Wadood et al

“…Due to poverty, unemployment, low literacy rate, unawareness and poor health facilities, Pakistani population are susceptible to HCV transmission. As blood transfusion is a potential source of HCV; therefore, this study was designed to determine the recent seroprevalence of HCV among the healthy blood donors of Karachi, Pakistan. …”
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Outcome of pregnancy in sickle cell anemia patients with COVID-19 infection by Vaidyanathan Gowri, Tamima Al Dughaishi, Deepti Geetha, Marwa Al Riyami, Radhiya Alburaidi, Salam Al Kindi

“…They showed a significant drop in Hb from baseline, and they received low-molecular-weight heparin prophylaxis (LMWH) and blood transfusion. The outcome of pregnancy is satisfactory, although the mean birth weight was significantly lower than that reported from the same SCA population.…”
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Evaluating the efficacy of carbetocin versus oxytocin for preventing intraoperative blood loss, early postpartum hemorrhage, and maintaining a favorable hemodynamic profile in lowe... by Bisma Fayaz, Raja Suhail Shounthoo, Ajaiz Rasool, Saima Wani, Showkat Ahmad Gurcoo

“…Both the groups were assessed in terms of hemodynamic profile, intraoperative blood loss, need for additional uterotonic agents, and blood transfusion. Results: On comparing the data between carbetocin group and oxytocin group, the carbetocin group had less incidence of hypotension and tachycardia (P<0.001), less intraoperative blood loss (Group C: Group O, mean±SD mL; 328.7±72.59:435.9±99.08 [P<0.001]), and minimal use of additional uterotonic agents (P<0.001); however, the requirement of blood transfusion was comparable between the two groups (P=0.157). …”
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Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2 rs671 Polymorphism is Associated with Susceptibility of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Patients with Hypertension by Hou H, Huang S, Huang W, Huang L, Zhang Z, Liang L

“…Haisong Hou,1 Sina Huang,2 Wenyi Huang,3 Lingmei Huang,1 Zhouhua Zhang,4 Liu Liang5 1Department of Blood Transfusion, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Center for Surgical Operation, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China; 4Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Laboratory Medicine, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Haisong Hou, Department of Blood Transfusion, Meizhou People’s Hospital, Meizhou, People’s Republic of China, Email houhaisonggd6@163.comObjective: Predisposing factors for coronary atherosclerosis in hypertensive individuals are unclear. …”
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Intra-Abdominal Hemorrhagic Catastrophe due to Large Subserous Myomatous Capsular Venous Rupture by Tamilselvi Sethupathy, Madhankumar Madathupalayam, Krithika Arun Prasad

“…The patient presented with abdominal pain and worsening anemia within a span of hours and hypotension, tachycardia, and tachypnoea needing urgent surgical intervention and blood transfusion and intensive care support is relatively rare. …”
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Repeat Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement for Recurrent Mitral Stenosis after OMC in Patients Who Decline Blood Product Transfusion for Religious Reasons by Yujiro Ito, Yoshitsugu Nakamura, Osamu Tagusari, Shigehiko Yoshida

“…Cardiac surgery for Jehovah’s Witness (JW) patients is considered to be high risk because of patients’ refusal to receive blood transfusion. We report a successful mitral valve replacement for recurrent mitral stenosis after OMC with minimally invasive right thoracotomy, without any transfusion of allogeneic blood or blood products. …”
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Retrospective Analysis of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Retinopathy of Prematurity in a Single-Center Cohort in Romania and Comparison with National and European Data by Zsuzsánna Simon-Szabó, Sándor Pál, Aliz Pándi, Zsuzsanna Gáll, Hajnal Finta, Zsuzsánna Incze-Bartha, Cristina Maki, Manuela Cucerea

“…Identified risk factors in this cohort, such as respiratory distress syndrome, oxygen therapy, blood transfusion, and intraventricular hemorrhage, are consistent with the existing literature data. …”
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Iron Overload in Transfusion-Dependent Indonesian Thalassemic Patients by Pandji Irani Fianza, Anita Rahmawati, Sri Hudaya Widihastha, Shofura Afifah, Mohammad Ghozali, Andre Indrajaya, Dilli Marayuzan Akbar Pratama, Dimmy Prasetya, Teddy Arnold Sihite, Mas Rizky A. A. Syamsunarno, Djatnika Setiabudi, Suthat Fucharoen, Ramdan Panigoro

“…In terms of age of first blood transfusion, subjects with ferritin >5000 ng/mL were the youngest among others. …”
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Infrahepatic Inferior Vena Cava Clamping Reduces Blood Loss during Liver Transection for Cholangiocarcinoma by Natwutpong Leeratanakachorn, Vor Luvira, Theerawee Tipwaratorn, Suapa Theeragul, Apiwat Jarearnrat, Attapol Titapun, Tharatip Srisuk, Supot Kamsa-ard, Ake Pugkhem, Narong Khuntikeo, Chawalit Pairojkul, Vajarabhongsa Bhudhisawasdi

“…A significantly lower blood loss (p=0.028), blood transfusion (p=0.011), and rate of vascular inflow occlusion requirement (p<0.001) were observed in the C1 group. …”
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Arterial Injury to the Profunda Femoris Artery following Internal Fixation of a Neck of Femur Fracture with a Compression Hip Screw by Simon Craxford, Michael Gale, Kimberly Lammin

“…We recommend that a pseudoaneurysm should be part of a differential diagnosis for postoperative patients with anaemia refractory to blood transfusion so as not to miss this rare but potentially serious complication.…”
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A Giant Brunneroma Causing Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Severe Anemia Requiring Transfusion and Surgery by Nicola C. Frenkel, Miangela M. Laclé, Inne H. M. Borel Rinkes, Izaak Q. Molenaar, Jeroen Hagendoorn

“…We report the case of a 54-year-old man presenting with melena and severe anemia requiring blood transfusion. CT scans showed a large mass of 8 cm in diameter, presumably arising in the duodenum. …”
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Lysophosphatidic acid 2 alleviates deep vein thrombosis via protective endothelial barrier function by Bai Ruifeng, Yue Xinyang, Tian Xuan, Zhao Huiru, Liu Ying, Li Tian, Wu Jun

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A Rare Cause of Hypovolemic Shock in Prepubertal Girl: Vaginal Leech Infestation by W. Lahmini, M. Bourrous, K. Harou

“…The child was managed as a hypovolemic shock and resuscitated with intravenous fluids and urgent blood transfusion. Gynecologic examination found a live leech at the vulva and the extraction was facilitated by applying a saline solution. …”
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Embolization of a Duodenal Arteriovenous Malformation in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Case Report and Review of the Literature by Phil Inouye, Norman Marcon, Robin A Pugash, Robert H Hyland, Marie E Faughnan

“…Embolization of the arteriovenous malformation was performed with resolution of gastrointestinal hemorrhage and reduced requirement for blood transfusion. The utility of trans-catheter embolization in the management of duodenal arteriovenous malformations in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is discussed.…”
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Research Progress on Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis by GONG Jin, ZHANG Jinjin, CHEN Lili, WANG Hui, XING Yanchao

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C-Reactive Protein Is Not the Driver Factor in Ulcerative Colitis by Zhong-Bo Ge, Xin-Yun Zhang, Chun-Miao Zhang, Tao-Tao Xu, Si-Yi Li, Meng-Xiao Wei, Xin-Yuan Ding, Cai-Juan Bai, Han Wang, Hai-Hong Zhou, Ming-Yu Wang

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Ruptured Rudimentary Horn Pregnancy at 25 Weeks with Previous Vaginal Delivery: A Case Report by Deepa V. Kanagal, Lokeshchandra C. Hanumanalu

“…Timely laparotomy, excision of the horn, and blood transfusion saved the patient.…”
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Jehovah’s Witness Needing Critical Care: A Narrative Review on the Expanding Arsenal by Ryan Davids, Gareth Robinson, Charmé Van Tonder, Jordan Robinson, Nadiyah Ahmed, Abdurragmaan Domingo

“…The review to follow explores the physiological and pathophysiological consequences of severe anaemia. Non-blood transfusion practices are explored, many of which are potentially lifesaving. …”
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