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View article: Red blood cell transfusion practice and cardiac comorbidities in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes
Red blood cell transfusion practice and cardiac comorbidities in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes Open
Background Evidence guiding optimal transfusion practice for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) is lacking. Many patients have concurrent cardiac disease. Data on practice are sparse. We aimed to describe the use of red blood ce…
View article: The importance of <scp>ABO</scp> in platelet refractoriness, an often overlooked option
The importance of <span>ABO</span> in platelet refractoriness, an often overlooked option Open
ABO‐non‐identical (ni) platelets provide less of an increase in platelet count and may increase the length of patient transfusions. The paper by Han and Badami showed that ABO‐ni platelets may be a risk factor for immune platelet transfusi…
View article: Rethinking the transfusion pathway in myelodysplastic syndromes: Study protocol for a novel randomized feasibility n‐of‐1 trial of weekly‐interval red cell transfusion in myelodysplastic syndromes
Rethinking the transfusion pathway in myelodysplastic syndromes: Study protocol for a novel randomized feasibility n‐of‐1 trial of weekly‐interval red cell transfusion in myelodysplastic syndromes Open
Background Anemia in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) is associated with poorer health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) and physical function, and is frequently treated with transfusions. The current common practice of transfusing multiple r…
View article: Use of platelet transfusions and tranexamic acid in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes: A clinical practice survey
Use of platelet transfusions and tranexamic acid in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes: A clinical practice survey Open
Aim Thrombocytopenia and bleeding are common in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), but optimal management is unknown. We conducted a survey to identify current clinical practice regarding platelet transfusion (PLT‐T) and tranexamic acid (TXA…
View article: Platelet transfusions and predictors of bleeding in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes
Platelet transfusions and predictors of bleeding in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes Open
Objectives This study aimed to describe the burden of thrombocytopenia, supportive care practices, bleeding complications and predictors of bleeding in MDS patients within a large Australian hospital network, to better understand the use a…
View article: Desiderosmia: a manifestation of iron deficiency in pregnancy
Desiderosmia: a manifestation of iron deficiency in pregnancy Open
A pregnant woman in her 20s presented with an excessive desire to smell a specific household cleaning product. She was found to have severe iron deficiency anaemia and her symptoms resolved following intravenous iron supplementation. She d…
View article: Comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful in an elderly Australian population with diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma receiving rituximab‐chemotherapy combinations
Comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful in an elderly Australian population with diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma receiving rituximab‐chemotherapy combinations Open
Summary Elderly patients may be heterogeneous in their abilities to tolerate immunochemotherapy‐associated toxicities. We describe the morbidity of rituximab‐chemotherapy combinations among 205 newly‐diagnosed diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma…
View article: Correcting preoperative iron deficiency as part of patient blood management in the ‘real world’: results of an audit on an Australian cohort
Correcting preoperative iron deficiency as part of patient blood management in the ‘real world’: results of an audit on an Australian cohort Open
Background The perioperative module of the Australian Patient Blood Management guidelines recommended preoperative iron therapy for surgical patients with, or at risk of, iron deficiency anaemia. After implementing a preoperative haemoglob…
View article: Prevalence and causes of preoperative anaemia in elective major surgery patients
Prevalence and causes of preoperative anaemia in elective major surgery patients Open
Background Preoperative anaemia is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in surgical patients. Recent national patient blood management guideline recommended screening surgical patients for anaemia, particularly iron deficiency…
View article: Early radiological intervention and haematology screening is associated with excellent outcomes in Budd–Chiari syndrome
Early radiological intervention and haematology screening is associated with excellent outcomes in Budd–Chiari syndrome Open
Background Budd–Chiari syndrome ( BCS ) is a rare and life‐threatening disorder, resulting from thrombosis of the hepatic veins. Various treatments, including pharmacological, radiological and surgical interventions, have been used. Aim To…