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Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution in Adult Cardiac Surgery: Efficacy, Safety, and Underutilization

This article reviews a large retrospective study evaluating acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) in adult cardiac surgery, demonstrating its association with reduced blood transfusions and cost savings, yet highlighting its underuse in cli

Oct 10, 2025

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Darbepoetin in Preterm Infants: Enhancing Red Cell Mass without Neurodevelopmental Benefit

Weekly darbepoetin in extremely preterm infants increases red cell mass and reduces transfusion needs, but does not improve cognitive outcomes at 22-26 months’ corrected age.

Aug 4, 2025