M. Napolitano , M. Mattana , R. Tomasello R. , S. Siragusa , M. Ciaccio , E. Scirè
{"title":"IMPACT OF CAPLACIZUMAB IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA","authors":"M. Napolitano , M. Mattana , R. Tomasello R. , S. Siragusa , M. Ciaccio , E. Scirè","doi":"10.1016/j.transci.2025.104309","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.transci.2025.104309","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49422,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion and Apheresis Science","volume":"65 1","pages":"Article 104309"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146077681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Colpo A , Sartori M.T. , Hoxha A. , Munari M. , Campello E. , Simioni P. , D'Amore F. , Leahu A.I. , Pavanello F. , Tison T.
{"title":"A CASE OF IMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIA WITH THROMBOSIS (VITT-LIKE) INDUCED BY ADENOVIRUS INFECTION TREATED WITH PLASMA EXCHANGE","authors":"Colpo A , Sartori M.T. , Hoxha A. , Munari M. , Campello E. , Simioni P. , D'Amore F. , Leahu A.I. , Pavanello F. , Tison T.","doi":"10.1016/j.transci.2025.104312","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.transci.2025.104312","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49422,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion and Apheresis Science","volume":"65 1","pages":"Article 104312"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146073718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Linda John , Arif Vaheedu A.A , Pavithra Ramanadhan , Mohandoss Murugesan , Veena Shenoy
{"title":"Granulocyte apheresis in donors: A comparative study of spectra optia and cobe spectra apheresis systems","authors":"Linda John , Arif Vaheedu A.A , Pavithra Ramanadhan , Mohandoss Murugesan , Veena Shenoy","doi":"10.1016/j.transci.2025.104284","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.transci.2025.104284","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Granulocyte transfusion (GTX) is a significant adjunctive treatment for patients with refractory infections and severe neutropenia. High-dose granulocyte concentrates are best collected by optimized mobilization and apheresis techniques. Among the most popular platforms, COBE Spectra and Spectra Optia differ in terms of technology and operational characteristics; however, comparative data from Indian settings are limited.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This retrospective study evaluated 316 granulocyte apheresis sessions conducted between 2013 and 2022 in a tertiary care centre in Kerala, India. G-CSF (450 μg) and dexamethasone (8 mg) were used to mobilize the donors. COBE Spectra (n = 112) or Spectra Optia (n = 204) were used to conduct the apheresis. Demographics, pre-procedural haematological parameters, granulocyte product characteristics, and procedural variables, such as the collection efficiency (CE), were compared.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Donor demographics were comparable between groups. COBE Spectra yielded significantly higher granulocyte counts (49.7 ± 20.6 vs. 36.2 ± 19.2 × 10⁹; p < 0.001), but required larger volumes of processed blood (9359 ± 1588 vs. 5740 ± 475 ml; p < 0.001) and greater anticoagulant usage. Spectra Optia demonstrated a greater collection efficiency (24.9 ± 14.9 % vs. 19.3 ± 6.7 %; p < 0.001), albeit with lower yields and product volumes. Spectra Optia had less contamination of RBC and platelets. Procedure duration was comparable between systems (p = 0.670).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The two systems demonstrated clinically acceptable granulocyte yields; however, the Spectra Optia had greater collection efficiency with less red cell contamination, suggesting it as a preferred choice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49422,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion and Apheresis Science","volume":"65 1","pages":"Article 104284"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145624877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cipriani R , Reali P , Frediani P , Conte A , Manzardo C , Bernabò T , Basso L , Spurio S , Spalluto M , Ponte E , Pierelli L
{"title":"COUNSELING IN APHERESIS FIELD","authors":"Cipriani R , Reali P , Frediani P , Conte A , Manzardo C , Bernabò T , Basso L , Spurio S , Spalluto M , Ponte E , Pierelli L","doi":"10.1016/j.transci.2025.104311","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.transci.2025.104311","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49422,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion and Apheresis Science","volume":"65 1","pages":"Article 104311"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146076923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial commentary – Reflections on integrating some rapidly evolving essential developments into blood transfusion practice, with fresh eyes on innovation and operational excellence: Current status and future opportunities","authors":"Jerard Seghatchian","doi":"10.1016/j.transci.2025.104302","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.transci.2025.104302","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49422,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion and Apheresis Science","volume":"65 1","pages":"Article 104302"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145829039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nicholas Tong , Debra Masel , Phuong-Lan Nguyen , Akua Asante , Majed Refaai , Neil Blumberg
{"title":"The case for universal leukoreduction of blood transfusions","authors":"Nicholas Tong , Debra Masel , Phuong-Lan Nguyen , Akua Asante , Majed Refaai , Neil Blumberg","doi":"10.1016/j.transci.2025.104305","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.transci.2025.104305","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Leukoreduction is the process by which most donor leukocytes are removed from blood components either at the time of blood product manufacture or prior to transfusion. It has been shown to reduce the incidence of febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reactions, transfusion transmitted CMV infections, HLA alloimmunization and platelet refractoriness. Despite the reported benefits of leukoreduction, the FDA has not taken action to implement universal leukoreduction. In this review, we discuss the evidence from observational, retrospective and randomized controlled trials for and against leukoreduction. We advocate for the adoption of universal leukoreduction, which would improve patient outcomes and pay for itself.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49422,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion and Apheresis Science","volume":"65 1","pages":"Article 104305"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145821855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}