{"title":"Identification of a novel RHAG allele with a c.500A>G variation associated with Rhmod phenotype.","authors":"Xiaozhen Hong, Xinyu Huang, Jingjing Zhang, Faming Zhu, Yanling Ying","doi":"10.1111/trf.18121","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.18121","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":" ","pages":"E7-E9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142928467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TransfusionPub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2025-01-08DOI: 10.1111/trf.18118
Silvia Monsalvo, Claudia Quintana, Claudia Mosquera, Ana Bocanegra, Myriam Aguilar, Ana García-de León, Carlos de Miguel, Rafael Forés, Rosalía Laporta, Guiomar Bautista, Roberto Fernández, Carlos Almonacid, Rafael F Duarte, José L Bueno
{"title":"A paired study comparing mononuclear cell collection using a new in-line system with an off-line extracorporeal photopheresis apheresis system.","authors":"Silvia Monsalvo, Claudia Quintana, Claudia Mosquera, Ana Bocanegra, Myriam Aguilar, Ana García-de León, Carlos de Miguel, Rafael Forés, Rosalía Laporta, Guiomar Bautista, Roberto Fernández, Carlos Almonacid, Rafael F Duarte, José L Bueno","doi":"10.1111/trf.18118","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.18118","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) product characteristics are not well established. The aim of this study was to compare mononuclear cells (MNCs) collection using the new Amicus blue (AB) In-line ECP system to our standard Off-line ECP system using the Optia apheresis device and the MacoGenic G2 inactivation system (OM).</p><p><strong>Study design and methods: </strong>We assessed the ECP products and procedure parameters, patient characteristics, and adverse events for both AB and OM systems in paired patients. Comparisons were made with t-test for paired samples.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirteen patients underwent 15 double, paired procedures using both ECP protocols and processing the same blood volume of 4000 mL. Total MNC collected in the product were 51.6 × 10<sup>8</sup> (95% CI 30.0-73.1) and 42.2 × 10<sup>8</sup> (95% CI 22.4-62.0) for the AB and OM, respectively (not significant). Both products were also similar regarding volume, MNC concentration, purity, and hematocrit. However, total platelet count (×10<sup>11</sup>) was significantly lower in the AB products: 0.25 (95% CI 0.15-0.36) versus 1.2 (95% CI 0.9-1.5). The new AB system reduced significantly also the time invested and anticoagulant used per procedure compared with OM, albeit with similar collection efficiency and percentage of MNC captured per procedure. Hypocalcemia was the commonest adverse event with both systems, but it was not severe.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The new AB system collected MNC products comparable to our current experience with OM, although in a significantly shorter time, with a reduced use of anticoagulant and lower contamination with platelets, which are all valuable advantages of the new system.</p>","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":" ","pages":"318-324"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142955665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TransfusionPub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1111/trf.18142
{"title":"Continuing Medical Education.","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/trf.18142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/trf.18142","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":"65 2","pages":"385"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143415349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TransfusionPub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-12-29DOI: 10.1111/trf.18119
Kelsey Uminski, Iris Perelman, Alan T Tinmouth, Johnathan Mack
{"title":"Use of automated isovolemic hemodilution red-cell exchange in patients with sickle cell disease: A Canadian single center experience.","authors":"Kelsey Uminski, Iris Perelman, Alan T Tinmouth, Johnathan Mack","doi":"10.1111/trf.18119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/trf.18119","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Red cell exchange (RCE) is an important treatment for sickle cell disease (SCD). It is a resource-intensive intervention requiring large volumes of red blood cells (RBC), which are frequently antigen-matched. Efforts to reduce the volume of units transfused, while maintaining treatment efficacy is an important need. This study evaluates the impact of a change to isovolemic hemodilution (IHD)-RCE on RBC utilization in SCD patients at a Canadian center.</p><p><strong>Study design and methods: </strong>Adult SCD patients receiving chronic automated RCE at the Ottawa Hospital were approached for study inclusion. To safely attain a meaningful reduction in transfused RBCs, RCE parameters were individualized for each patient. IHD-RCE was performed only if an estimated reduction in RBC volume of at least 200 mL was expected, with hematocrit not allowed to decrease below 20%. Data were compared in the 6-months before and after the protocol change.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-two adult patients met the criteria for inclusion. There was a net reduction of 107 RBC units after the transition from standard RCE to IHD-RCE (1035 vs. 928 units; -10.3%). The mean number of RBC units transfused per patient decreased by 4.8 (47.0 vs. 42.2 units; p = .01). No difference in target post-RCE hemoglobin S levels was observed.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>In this study IHD-RCE reduced RBC utilization without impacting efficacy or safety, conserving 107 RBC units (an annualized savings of $95,444 CAD). No adverse events due to saline replacement were observed. Increased awareness of the benefits of IHD-RCE through knowledge translation could promote greater uptake.</p>","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":"65 2","pages":"325-332"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143415352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TransfusionPub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-12-17DOI: 10.1111/trf.18100
Maryam Asif, Safee U Haider, Zhinan Liu, Lynn G Stansbury, John R Hess
{"title":"Evolving patterns of first blood product use in trauma in the era of hemorrhage control resuscitation.","authors":"Maryam Asif, Safee U Haider, Zhinan Liu, Lynn G Stansbury, John R Hess","doi":"10.1111/trf.18100","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.18100","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>We reviewed trauma blood use at our US regional trauma center 2011-2022-including PROPPR trial participation 2012-2014 and initiation of whole blood availability in 2019-to assess the implementation of early coagulation support in acute trauma care.</p><p><strong>Study design/methods: </strong>We identified all acute trauma patients recorded by our Trauma Registry as arriving at our large US regional Level 1 trauma center from April 6, 2011 (Blood Bank opening) through December 2022. Patient cohort data were then linked directly to Blood Bank final-product-issue date/time data to identify patients receiving any blood product in the first 24 h of care and then, specifically, at least one unit of Red Blood Cells (RBC), Plasma, or Whole Blood (WB). Results were binned as: \"RBC first,\" \"Plasma first,\" \"Both at the same time,\" or \"WB first.\"</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Over the study period, 73,634 acute trauma patients received care, and 12,927 received at least one unit of a blood product. The proportion receiving plasma or a combination of plasma and RBCs as the initial transfusion increased after 2015 from 33% to 66%, while the proportion receiving packed RBCs alone decreased from 57% to about 18%. Since its introduction in 2019, the use of WB as the first product has grown to 20%.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This retrospective cohort study documents the increasing use of plasma and now WB as initial products issued in trauma resuscitation, reflecting acceptance of coagulation support as the standard of care and the use of hemostatic resuscitation protocols.</p>","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":" ","pages":"255-259"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142839911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TransfusionPub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-12-22DOI: 10.1111/trf.18114
Carlos H Villa, Paul Biondich, Nicole L Draper, Graça M Dores, Emily Storch, Kinnera Chada, Hui-Lee Wong, Barbee Whitaker, Joyce Obidi, Sarah Vossoughi, Andrey Soares, Lisa M Schilling, Karthik Natarajan, Michael Goodman, Saptarshi Purkayastha, Rachel Zucker, Thomas Falconer, Nerissa Williams, Christian Reich, Steven Anderson, Azadeh Shoaibi
{"title":"Patterns of platelet use evaluated in EHR networks of the Biologics Effectiveness and Safety Initiative, 2012-2018.","authors":"Carlos H Villa, Paul Biondich, Nicole L Draper, Graça M Dores, Emily Storch, Kinnera Chada, Hui-Lee Wong, Barbee Whitaker, Joyce Obidi, Sarah Vossoughi, Andrey Soares, Lisa M Schilling, Karthik Natarajan, Michael Goodman, Saptarshi Purkayastha, Rachel Zucker, Thomas Falconer, Nerissa Williams, Christian Reich, Steven Anderson, Azadeh Shoaibi","doi":"10.1111/trf.18114","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.18114","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>U.S. FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) Biologics Effectiveness and Safety (BEST) Initiative leverages large electronic health records and administrative claims data to conduct active surveillance for CBER-regulated products. Improved hemovigilance of platelet transfusions provides exposure data for future outcome studies and can identify opportunities to improve management of the limited platelet supply.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Platelet utilization in three hospital networks (2012-2018) is summarized from data obtained using Information Standard for Blood and Transplant (ISBT) 128 platelet codes. Transfusion episodes, the number of units transfused, and component characteristics are described.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most platelet-transfused patients (range 59.6%-62.2% across study years for all sites) received platelets once per year and used a small proportion of the total platelets transfused per year (range 18.4%-22.5%). In contrast, a minority of patients were transfused 12 or more times in a given study year (range 4.4%-6.3%) and used a plurality of transfused platelets (range 32.2%-44.4%) per year. The overall ratio of platelets transfused to the number of patients receiving any platelet transfusion was stable over the study period (range 3.9-4.5 platelets/patient) and similar among participating data sources. For all data sources, most transfusion episodes (78%) involved one component per transfusion episode.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>ISBT 128 coding in the BEST Initiative was used to capture platelet transfusion events, component modifications, and characterize aspects of platelet use patterns. These data can be leveraged to identify opportunities for improved management of the platelet supply and provide granular exposure information for future studies of transfusion-related adverse events.</p>","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":" ","pages":"267-276"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142878030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparative efficacy of liberal and restrictive blood transfusion strategies in anemic patients with acute myocardial infarction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.","authors":"Chia Siang Kow, Dinesh Sangarran Ramachandram, Syed Shahzad Hasan, Kaeshaelya Thiruchelvam","doi":"10.1111/trf.18110","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.18110","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) poses a significant global health burden, warranting meticulous management strategies, particularly in patients with concurrent anemia. Blood transfusion strategies play a pivotal role in optimizing oxygen delivery while minimizing transfusion-related risks. Two contrasting approaches, liberal and restrictive transfusion strategies, have emerged, yet their comparative effectiveness remains uncertain due to conflicting evidence.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis focusing on randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing liberal versus restrictive transfusion strategies in AMI patients with anemia (hemoglobin levels <10 g/dL). Comprehensive searches were performed across electronic databases up to March 31, 2024. Data extraction, risk of bias assessment using Cochrane's RoB 2 tool, and meta-analysis were conducted following methodology.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 327 initially identified studies, four high-quality RCTs met the inclusion criteria. These trials encompassed varied sample sizes and patient demographics. Meta-analysis revealed no significant difference in 30-day all-cause mortality nor recurrent MI between liberal and restrictive transfusion strategies. However, combining these outcomes into a composite measure demonstrated a significant reduction favoring liberal transfusion (pooled odds ratio = 0.82; 95% confidence interval = 0.69-0.99).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While liberal transfusion strategies show promise in reducing adverse outcomes, clinical decision-making should be guided by individual patient factors and preferences. Personalized care remains paramount in determining the most appropriate transfusion approach for AMI patients with anemia. Further research is warranted to elucidate the optimal transfusion strategy in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":" ","pages":"260-266"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142878021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TransfusionPub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2025-01-02DOI: 10.1111/trf.18116
Jonathan S Jahr, Khrystia MacKinnon, Victor C Baum, Abdu I Alayash
{"title":"Hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers: Biochemical, biophysical differences, and safety.","authors":"Jonathan S Jahr, Khrystia MacKinnon, Victor C Baum, Abdu I Alayash","doi":"10.1111/trf.18116","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.18116","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":" ","pages":"386-396"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11826291/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142923381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
TransfusionPub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-12-17DOI: 10.1111/trf.18102
Charlotte Muret, David Crettaz, Agathe Martin, Alessandro Aliotta, Debora Bertaggia Calderara, Lorenzo Alberio, Michel Prudent
{"title":"Biotinylation of human platelets is compatible with pathogen inactivation treatment and cold storage for clinical studies.","authors":"Charlotte Muret, David Crettaz, Agathe Martin, Alessandro Aliotta, Debora Bertaggia Calderara, Lorenzo Alberio, Michel Prudent","doi":"10.1111/trf.18102","DOIUrl":"10.1111/trf.18102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Production of platelet concentrates (PCs) involves several steps that significantly affect platelet behavior. To gain a deeper understanding of how storage conditions impact donor platelet recirculation and functionality post-transfusion, ex vivo platelet labeling is a feasible approach. However, before pursuing clinical investigations of platelet recirculation and function in humans, we aimed to determine the effects of pathogen inactivation technology (PIT) and storage conditions (4°C vs. room temperature [RT]) on phenotype and function of biotinylated platelets compared to conventional PIT PCs for transfusion.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Nine PCs were prepared in 61% additive solution from 45 buffy coats (five buffy coats each). A pool-and-split of three units was used to prepare three equivalent PCs: two labeled with biotin and stored at RT or 4°C, and one without labeling and stored at RT. All PCs were then treated by PIT (amotosalen/UVA) and stored for 14 days. Labeling efficiency, platelet concentration, metabolic parameters, aggregation response (ADP, collagen, co-aggregation with epinephrine), and platelet phenotype (CD42b, CD62-P, phosphatidylserine) at the basal stage and upon stimulation (ADP or TRAP-6) were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Labeling efficiency of PIT and 4°C PCs was stable over 14 days of storage. Differences in platelet function and phenotype were mainly due to the storage temperature and not the biotinylation process. Phenotypes at baseline or after stimulation were equivalent in biotin-positive and biotin-negative platelets.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Biotin-labeled platelets can effectively enable investigation of the effects of PIT and storage temperature for clinical studies. This method shows great potential for improving platelet transfusion knowledge.</p>","PeriodicalId":23266,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion","volume":" ","pages":"333-343"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142839910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}