New in #VoxSanguinis
The review explores the use of the “grey zone” in transfusion-transmitted infection (TTI) screening among blood donors.
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India has one of the world’s largest populations with #thalassemia major - a new article in #VoxSanguinis highlights key insights on diagnosis, management, and prevention.
Essential reading for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone working in #thalassemiacare
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Recently shared in #VoxSanguinis: Seroprevalence of Hepatitis D Virus among HBsAg-positive blood donors at Yaoundé Central Hospital, Cameroon.
The report highlights a high prevalence of HDV in asymptomatic blood donors and shows that anti-HDV detection depends on the HBsAg screening method.
Recently published in #VoxSanguinis
• Group B or AB platelets/plasma transfused to group O recipients carry a ⬆ risk of severe allergic reactions.
• Risk is stronger with platelets than plasma, potentially linked to α-gal syndrome.
Use ABO-identical platelets/plasma for group O whenever possible.
New in #VoxSanguinis: Brazil’s policy lifting the MSM blood donor deferral didn’t raise HIV, HBV, or HCV rates across 560K+ donations.
Syphilis rise in first-time donors mirrors broader trends—public health strategies matter
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#BloodSafety #PublicHealth
New research in #VoxSanguinis explores low haemoglobin density (LHD%) as a no-added-cost marker for screening iron deficiency.
Accessible, scalable, and derived from routine CBC data.
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#Haematology #IronDeficiency #Anaemia
New in #VoxSanguinis: A BEST Collaborative study reviews red blood cell (RBC) quality assessment methods.
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A recent study in #VoxSanguinis shows that returned high-risk deferred donors in Iran face a significantly higher risk of transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) compared to eligible donors.
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#BloodSafety #TransfusionMedicine #MedicalResearch #PublicHealth
Recently published in #VoxSanguinis: Autoantibodies in COVID-19 convalescent plasma donors
🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70140
#TransfusionMedicine #ISBT #VoxSanguinis
Recently published in #VoxSanguinis: Nucleic acid testing in Colombian blood banks (2018–2024): Implementation, yield estimates and implications for safer transfusion policy
🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70130
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Vox Sanguinis turns 70! 🎉✨
For 70 years, Vox has been at the forefront of scientific discovery, fostering knowledge and collaboration that have shaped Transfusion Medicine worldwide.
Look at the journal's history: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/vox.70170
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Check out this recently published article in #VoxSanguinis: Potential benefits of an alternative haemoglobin deferral strategy evaluated in seven countries
🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70131
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Recently published in #VoxSanguinis: Assessment of Leishmania Exposure in Blood Donors from a Non-Endemic Urban Area: A Study in São Paulo
🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70146
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Recently published in #VoxSanguinis: Multinational transfusion practices and outcomes in hematology patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit
🔗 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70153
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Recently published in #VoxSanguinis: Practices in Platelet Production: A Nordic Perspective (2018–2022)
🔗Read the article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70163
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Recently published in #VoxSanguinis: In vitro quality assessment of red blood cells and plasma units in DEHT/SAGM bags and DEHT/PAGGSM bags during storage
🔗Read the article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70151
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New in #VoxSanguinis: Analysis of haemovigilance reports reveals 12.5% of acute haemolytic transfusion reactions are attributed to antibodies to low-incidence antigens
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New in #VoxSanguinis: RhD-negative red blood cell use and conservation strategies in the Region of Southern Denmark
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#TransfusionMedicine #ISBT #VoxSanguinis
New #VoxSanguinis: Machine Learning–Enhanced Digital Microscopy for Personalized Assessment of Red Blood Cell Storage Lesions🩸
A new study presents a machine learning platform for rapid, quantitative evaluation of red blood cell aging.
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New article in #VoxSanguinis: Beyond the Human Eye: Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Plasma Quality Control
💡94.7% accuracy and 100% sensitivity
💡Detected all abnormal units
💡Significantly reduced normal plasma wastage
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#VoxSanguinis: Manufacturing stresses do not differentially impact red blood cells from donors with diabetes
💡Blood manufacturing does not differentially impact red blood cells from donors with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
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New in #VoxSanguinis: Partial D variant with demonstrated risk of D alloimmunisation in the Australian Indigenous population
💡This article reports a novel RHD variant.
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#Transfusion #BloodResearch
New in #VoxSanguinis:
Neocyte-enriched blood doesn’t extend RBC survival vs. conventional filtered blood in chronic transfusions.
💡 Time to reassess its value & cost-effectiveness.
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#BloodTransfusion #Hematology #SickleCell #Thalassaemia
New in #VoxSanguinis!
A simple, extraction-free genotyping method: heat whole blood at 95°C for 5 mins to get a PCR-ready template—no DNA extraction needed.
✅ One-tube protocol
✅ Saves time & cost
✅ Reliable for HPA genotyping
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New in Vox Sanguinis:
High-dose prophylactic granulocyte transfusions (PGTx) after allogeneic stem cell transplant were well tolerated and boosted neutrophil counts during neutropenia.
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#Transfusion #Haematology #StemCell #PGTx #VoxSanguinis
New in #VoxSanguinis:
"Forecasting Emerging Trends in #TransfusionMedicine"
A network analysis of research reveals clinical transfusion at the core, with growth in management, platelet/plasma use, and emerging focus on personalized therapies, #immunohaematology & cell-based treatments.
New in #VoxSanguinis: Routine detection of the Asian-type DEL (RHD*DEL1) allele is recommended for individuals of East/Southeast Asian ancestry with weak or partial D phenotypes.
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New in #VoxSanguinis: Obstetric care without #transfusion—safe & effective.
This study outlines specialized strategies for patients who decline allogeneic blood:
0 deaths in either group
Low morbidity: 1.5% (bloodless) vs 0.8%
Multidisciplinary care is key
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#VoxSanguinis A closer look at cold-stored #platelets and the presence of aggregates.
• Aggregates were present in ~10% of cold-stored units
• These platelets showed increased activation
• Standard filtration didn’t eliminate all aggregates
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New in #VoxSanguinis
Why do some men who have sex with men #MSM in New Zealand choose to donate—or not donate—blood?
This study explores the motivations, mistrust, and cultural considerations shaping #blooddonation decisions among MSM in NZ.
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