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Severe allergic transfusion reactions in group O recipients receiving group B or AB plasma or platelets are linked to IgE antibodies against the α-Gal epitope, highlighting a novel immunological mechanism and potential risk stratification a
A multicenter cohort study of 8,874 pediatric patients reveals that most prophylactic platelet transfusions occur above recommended thresholds. Factors such as pathogen reduction, additive solutions, and donor age significantly lower posttr
The CLIP-II trial evaluated dimethyl sulfoxide-cryopreserved platelets with extended shelf-life against conventional liquid-stored platelets in cardiac surgery bleeding, finding noninferiority was not established and cryopreserved platelets
An international prospective cohort found platelet transfusions were used in 6% of ICU patients, mostly for bleeding or prophylaxis, with wide variation in thresholds and adherence across geo-economic regions, highlighting need for stewards
A dynamic model predicts individualized risk of major bleeding or death with or without prophylactic platelet transfusion in preterm infants, allowing tailored clinical decisions based on evolving patient status.
