by Audrey Labrie | Nov 28, 2018 | Literature Review
While we at ThromboLUX are mostly focused on improving the outcomes of platelet transfusions, we also strive to improve transfusion medicine as a whole. This is why we were excited to collaborate with Dr. Jason Acker and Ruqayyah Almizraq on a publication which... by Audrey Labrie | Nov 14, 2018 | Literature Review
While the term “evidence-based medicine” wasn’t coined until the 1990s, we have long strived to improve medical practice by generating evidence through trials. One could argue that recorded medical trials started as far back as the Book of Daniel, with the frequency... by Dr. Elisabeth Maurer-Spurej | Aug 28, 2018 | Literature Review
This page is Part 2 of a two-part blog post on the impact of ABO matching for platelet transfusion. Part 1 provides provide an overview of the ABO system as it applies to platelets, definitions of ABO platelet matching terminology, and common endpoints for studies... by Dr. Elisabeth Maurer-Spurej | Aug 27, 2018 | Literature Review
There has been an ongoing debate over the importance of ABO matching for platelet transfusions for well over 50 years. A survey from 2007 showed that 17% of North American institutions did not have a formal ABO policy and 50% of the institutions with a policy gave ABO... by Dr. Elisabeth Maurer-Spurej | Jul 18, 2018 | Literature Review
On this blog we have discussed the rates of activation among hospital blood banks and platelet suppliers, we have given an overview on the sources of platelet activation, and the impact transfusions of activated platelets have on platelet utilization. However, the... by Dr. Elisabeth Maurer-Spurej | Apr 18, 2018 | Literature Review
Anyone who works with platelets knows they are extremely sensitive cells that are activated in many ways. This sensitive nature is an integral part of platelet function. We regularly receive questions about the impact of post-donation processes like gamma irradiation,... 