Transfusion-transmitted infections
Blood Res. 2024 Apr 12;59(1):14. doi: 10.1007/s44313-024-00014-w.ABSTRACTThe risk of transfusion-transmitted infection (TTI) has always existed because transfused blood products are biological materials derived from humans. To prevent TTIs, screening strategies have been developed for various infectious diseases, such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus, contributing significantly to reducing TTI globally. Nevertheless, septic transfusion reactions (STRs) due to bacterial contamination remain an unresolved issue. Various infectious diseases can be transmitted through blood products, an...
Source: Blood Research - April 12, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Han Joo Kim Dae-Hyun Ko Source Type: research
Exploring kidney dialysis costs in the United States: a scoping review
CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that prevention of or delay in progression to ESRD could have considerable cost savings for Medicare and private payers, particularly in patients with high-risk conditions such as type 2 diabetes. More efficient use of resources is needed, including low-cost medication, to improve clinical outcomes and lower overall costs, especially in high-risk groups. Widening access to PD where it is safe and appropriate may help to reduce dialysis costs.PMID:38605648 | DOI:10.1080/13696998.2024.2342210 (Source: Journal of Medical Economics)
Source: Journal of Medical Economics - April 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: Fiona Stewart Kristin Kistler Yuxian Du Rakesh R Singh Bonnie B Dean Sheldon X Kong Source Type: research
Transfusion-transmitted infections
Blood Res. 2024 Apr 12;59(1):14. doi: 10.1007/s44313-024-00014-w.ABSTRACTThe risk of transfusion-transmitted infection (TTI) has always existed because transfused blood products are biological materials derived from humans. To prevent TTIs, screening strategies have been developed for various infectious diseases, such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus, contributing significantly to reducing TTI globally. Nevertheless, septic transfusion reactions (STRs) due to bacterial contamination remain an unresolved issue. Various infectious diseases can be transmitted through blood products, an...
Source: Blood Research - April 12, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Han Joo Kim Dae-Hyun Ko Source Type: research
Exploring kidney dialysis costs in the United States: a scoping review
CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that prevention of or delay in progression to ESRD could have considerable cost savings for Medicare and private payers, particularly in patients with high-risk conditions such as type 2 diabetes. More efficient use of resources is needed, including low-cost medication, to improve clinical outcomes and lower overall costs, especially in high-risk groups. Widening access to PD where it is safe and appropriate may help to reduce dialysis costs.PMID:38605648 | DOI:10.1080/13696998.2024.2342210 (Source: Journal of Medical Economics)
Source: Journal of Medical Economics - April 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: Fiona Stewart Kristin Kistler Yuxian Du Rakesh R Singh Bonnie B Dean Sheldon X Kong Source Type: research
Shear-wave elastography to predict hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatitis C virus eradication: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: SWE could be a promising tool for prediction of HCC occurrence in patients treated with DAAs. Further studies with larger cohorts and standardized timing of elastographic evaluation are needed to confirm these data.PMID:38596502 | PMC:PMC11000078 | DOI:10.3748/wjg.v30.i10.1450 (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - April 10, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Giorgio Esposto Paolo Santini Linda Galasso Irene Mignini Maria Elena Ainora Antonio Gasbarrini Maria Assunta Zocco Source Type: research
Shear-wave elastography to predict hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatitis C virus eradication: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: SWE could be a promising tool for prediction of HCC occurrence in patients treated with DAAs. Further studies with larger cohorts and standardized timing of elastographic evaluation are needed to confirm these data.PMID:38596502 | PMC:PMC11000078 | DOI:10.3748/wjg.v30.i10.1450 (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology - April 10, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Giorgio Esposto Paolo Santini Linda Galasso Irene Mignini Maria Elena Ainora Antonio Gasbarrini Maria Assunta Zocco Source Type: research
Shear-wave elastography to predict hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatitis C virus eradication: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: SWE could be a promising tool for prediction of HCC occurrence in patients treated with DAAs. Further studies with larger cohorts and standardized timing of elastographic evaluation are needed to confirm these data.PMID:38596502 | PMC:PMC11000078 | DOI:10.3748/wjg.v30.i10.1450 (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - April 10, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Giorgio Esposto Paolo Santini Linda Galasso Irene Mignini Maria Elena Ainora Antonio Gasbarrini Maria Assunta Zocco Source Type: research
Shear-wave elastography to predict hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatitis C virus eradication: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: SWE could be a promising tool for prediction of HCC occurrence in patients treated with DAAs. Further studies with larger cohorts and standardized timing of elastographic evaluation are needed to confirm these data.PMID:38596502 | PMC:PMC11000078 | DOI:10.3748/wjg.v30.i10.1450 (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology - April 10, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Giorgio Esposto Paolo Santini Linda Galasso Irene Mignini Maria Elena Ainora Antonio Gasbarrini Maria Assunta Zocco Source Type: research
Shear-wave elastography to predict hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatitis C virus eradication: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: SWE could be a promising tool for prediction of HCC occurrence in patients treated with DAAs. Further studies with larger cohorts and standardized timing of elastographic evaluation are needed to confirm these data.PMID:38596502 | PMC:PMC11000078 | DOI:10.3748/wjg.v30.i10.1450 (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - April 10, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Giorgio Esposto Paolo Santini Linda Galasso Irene Mignini Maria Elena Ainora Antonio Gasbarrini Maria Assunta Zocco Source Type: research
Shear-wave elastography to predict hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatitis C virus eradication: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: SWE could be a promising tool for prediction of HCC occurrence in patients treated with DAAs. Further studies with larger cohorts and standardized timing of elastographic evaluation are needed to confirm these data.PMID:38596502 | PMC:PMC11000078 | DOI:10.3748/wjg.v30.i10.1450 (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology - April 10, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Giorgio Esposto Paolo Santini Linda Galasso Irene Mignini Maria Elena Ainora Antonio Gasbarrini Maria Assunta Zocco Source Type: research
Shear-wave elastography to predict hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatitis C virus eradication: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: SWE could be a promising tool for prediction of HCC occurrence in patients treated with DAAs. Further studies with larger cohorts and standardized timing of elastographic evaluation are needed to confirm these data.PMID:38596502 | PMC:PMC11000078 | DOI:10.3748/wjg.v30.i10.1450 (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - April 10, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Giorgio Esposto Paolo Santini Linda Galasso Irene Mignini Maria Elena Ainora Antonio Gasbarrini Maria Assunta Zocco Source Type: research
Shear-wave elastography to predict hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatitis C virus eradication: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: SWE could be a promising tool for prediction of HCC occurrence in patients treated with DAAs. Further studies with larger cohorts and standardized timing of elastographic evaluation are needed to confirm these data.PMID:38596502 | PMC:PMC11000078 | DOI:10.3748/wjg.v30.i10.1450 (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology - April 10, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Giorgio Esposto Paolo Santini Linda Galasso Irene Mignini Maria Elena Ainora Antonio Gasbarrini Maria Assunta Zocco Source Type: research
B cell characteristics define HCV reinfection outcome
In individuals highly exposed to hepatitis C virus (HCV), reinfection is common, suggesting that natural development of sterilising immunity is difficult. In those that are reinfected, some will develop a persistent infection, while a small proportion repeatedly clear the virus, suggesting natural protection is possible. The aim of this study was to characterise immune responses associated with rapid natural clearance of HCV reinfection. (Source: Journal of Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Hepatology - April 9, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Alexander P. Underwood, Money Gupta, Bing-Ru Wu, Auda A. Eltahla, Irene Boo, Jing Jing Wang, David Agapiou, Arunasingam Abayasingam, Arnold Reynaldi, Elizabeth Keoshkerian, Yanran Zhao, Nicholas Brasher, Melanie R. Walker, Jens Bukh, Lisa Maher, Tom Gordo Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
