Articles Tagged With: Blood
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Blood Transfusion in Cardiac Disease Patients
An observational study confirms the hypothesis that ischemic heart disease patients may do better with higher hemoglobin levels as compared to ICU patients without heart disease.
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Teasing Relationships Between Uric Acid, Fructose, and Hypertension
The roles of fructose restriction and allopurinol need more clarification.
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Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Hypertension?
Vitamin D deficiency might be the root cause of all ills.
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Pediatric Hematologic Emergencies
MONOGRAPH: In-depth disorders of the hemogram: red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells.
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Delayed Cord Clamping
Although a recent study has failed to show major benefit from delayed umbilical cord clamping, others have suggested neonates having delayed cord clamping have less need for transfusion, higher hematocrits, less neonatal morbidity, and diminished risk of intraventricular hemorrhage. -
Special Feature: Reducing Central Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections
Intravascular catheters are an essential component of the practice of critical care medicine. These devices are used to deliver life-sustaining intravenous fluids, antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, blood, and blood products, and to monitor the hemodynamic status of critically ill patients. -
A Rare Event Imaging System for Detection of Cancer Cells in Blood and Bone Marrow