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5; 4.0], p = 0.58). The calculated glomerular filtration rate went down, from hospital admission to discharge, by 3 mL/min/1.73 m2 (1st-3rd quartile [6; -20]) in the intervention group and by 13 mL/min/1.73 m2 in the control group (1st-3rd quartile [0; -25]; p = 0.09). Complications of AKI such as hyperkalemia, pulmonary edema, and renal acidosis were rarer in the intervention group (15% versus 39%; p = 0.03). In the intervention group, compared with the control group, the cause of AKI was identified more frequently (27% versus 4%; p = 0.05); drugs with relevance to the kidney were discontinued more frequently (65% versus 31%; p = 0.01); and the diagnosis of AKI was more frequently documented in the patient's chart (58% versus 37%; p = 0.03). Conclusion Specialized consultations supported by an early warning system for AKI seem to be beneficial for patients. The findings of this pilot trial should be verified in larger-scale randomized controlled trials.Background In 2016, a new recombinant B-domain deleted porcine FVIII (rpFVIII) was licensed in Italy for the treatment of acquired haemophilia A (AHA). But only a few cases of patients receiving this have been reported in the literature. Here we report the largest registry of the use of rpFVIII for the treatment of AHA. The objective of this retrospective study was to describe the efficacy and the safety of susoctocog-alfa for AHA. Material and methods We studied a population of nine patients, recruited in five Italian haemophilia centres presenting AHA, and treated with Obizur® as first- or second-line therapy. fir RESULTS rpFVIII was used as a first-line therapy in one-third of the patients. The median delay between clinical onset and diagnosis was 16 days. Initial bolus of infused susoctocog-alfa was 100 IU/kg, lower than the recommended dose. The treatment was maintained for a median of four days. Only one patient with serious co-morbidities and recurrent infections was treated for 32 days. All patients reached a complete resolution of AHA, and no recurrences were reported. Two patients developed a low-titre inhibitor against rpFVIII, neither experienced any complications. Discussion In our real world experience, susoctocog-alfa was proven to be an effective and safe therapeutic option for patients with AHA, also at a lower than recommended dosage. In our report, the appearance of low-titre inhibitors.Background Platelet transfusions are necessary to prevent and treat haemorrhages in thrombocytopenic patients or those with severe platelet dysfunction. In Latin American countries, including Argentina, blood supplies from voluntary non-remunerated blood donors remain dependent on family replacement donors, since altruistic repeat donors are exceptional and platelet donors are very scarce. The aim of this study was to recruit a group of frequent, voluntary, altruistic blood donors and determine their human platelet antigen (HPA)-genotype in order to establish the first registry of HPA-typed voluntary platelet donors in Argentina. Material and methods In this study, we invited and recruited voluntary blood donors who attended the Fundación Banco Central de Sangre between July 2016 and July 2017. DNA was extracted from K2EDTA anticoagulated whole blood and genotyping was performed by polymerase chain reaction, using sequence-specific primers to type the HPA-1 to -6, -9 and -15 systems. A subset of samples was also tested using a commercial HPA-TYPE kit. Donors were invited to join the National Register of Haematopoietic Stem Cell Donors of Argentina. Results A cohort of 500 platelet donors was recruited and characterised and a database with their personal information, including their genotype for the most relevant HPA alloantigens, was created. Eight of the 500 donors (1.6%) were HPA-1a negative. HPA allelic variants -4b, -6b and -9b were detected for the first time in our population. There was 100% concordance between our in-house assay and the commercial kits in the subset of 150 donor samples assayed in parallel. Discussion The efforts made to recruit, characterise and register voluntary platelet donors will provide the first sustainable source of HPA and human leukocyte antigen-typed platelets for compatible transfusions in the country. Remarkably, we identified a higher percentage of HPA-1a-negative donors than previously detected in the Argentinean population.Background Pathogen reduction technology (PRT) may damage platelet (PLT) components. To study this, metabolic activity and haemostatic function of buffy coat (BC) PLT concentrates, with or without riboflavinand UV light PRT treatment, were compared. Material and methods Twenty-four BC PLT concentrates, leukoreduced and diluted in additive solution, were grouped into 12 type-matched pairs, which were pooled and divided into 12 non-PRT-treated BC PLT concentrates (control units) and 12 riboflavin and UV PRT-treated BC PLT concentrates (test units). Haemostatic function and metabolic parameters were monitored by thrombelastography at days 1, 3, 7 and 14 post collection in both PLT groups. Results Loss of PLT discoid shape, glucose consumption, lactate production, and decrease in pH were greater in the PRT-treated PLTs than in control PLTs over time (p less then 0.001). PLT haemostatic function evaluated by clot strength was also significantly weaker in PRT-treated PLTs compared with the excellent clot quality of control PLTs at day 7 (maximum amplitude 41.27 vs 64.27; p less then 0.001), and even at day 14 (21.16 vs 60.39; p less then 0.001) of storage. Discussion Pathogen reduction technology treatment accelerates and increases platelet storage lesion, resulting in glucose depletion, lactate accumulation, PLT acidification, and discoid shape loss. The clots produced by control PLTs at day 14 were still remarkably strong, whereas at day 7 PRT-treated PLTs produced weaker clots compared to the control group. Clinical trials investigating the efficacy of PRT-treated PLTs transfused at the end of the storage period (day 7), when the in vitro clot strength is weaker, are needed.Background Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is still a leading cause of maternal morbidity in the US. Adavosertib We aimed to reassess national trends in severe and non-severe PPH using recent data. Material and methods We performed a cross-sectional study using the 2001-2012 Nationwide Inpatient Sample of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project. Delivery-related hospitalisations with PPH were identified using the International Classification of Diseases (9th revision). Rates were calculated per 1,000 delivery hospitalisations. All statistical analyses accounted for the complex sampling design of the data source. Results Rates of non-severe PPH did not change significantly from 2001-2002 to 2011-2012 (25.5 and 24.2 per 1,000; p=0.058). The rates of PPH requiring blood transfusions for caesarean deliveries more than doubled in this time period from 2.0 to 4.8 (p less then 0.001). The overall rate of PPH with a procedure other than blood transfusion has risen from 0.9 to 1.9. Specifically, rates of hysterectomy (0.5 to 0.7; p less then 0.001), embolisation (0.3 to 0.5; p less then 0.001), and uterine tamponade use (0.09 to 0.69; p less then 0.001) increased over the time period. Discussion Population-based surveillance data show an increasing rate of only severe PPH in the US. Rates of medical/surgical intervention including hysterectomy, embolisation and uterine tamponade use are also rising.Background The use of point-of-care (POC) coagulometers for monitoring patients on vitamin K antagonist (VKA) treatment makes international normalised ratio (INR) results immediately available. The aim of this study was to compare patients' satisfaction with VKA treatment in two settings characterised by distinct ways of monitoring POC INR versus laboratory INR. Materials and methods We recruited adult patients on long-term warfarin treatment (July 2017-February 2018) from the Anticoagulation Clinics at five district health centres (namely Cospicua, Floriana, Mosta, Qormi, Rabat-POC INR) and at Mater Dei Hospital (Msida - Laboratory INR) in Malta. We administered two psychometric questionnaires the Duke Anticoagulation Satisfaction Scale (DASS) (range 25-175, lower scores corresponding to higher satisfaction) and the Perception of Anticoagulation Treatment Questionnaire (PACT-Q2) (range 0-100, higher scores corresponding to higher satisfaction). Results We analysed 313 questionnaires (POC INR n=159, laboratory INR n=154). In the POC INR cohort, median age was 72 years and 59.1% were males; in the laboratory INR cohort, median age was 70.5 years and 46.1% were males. The POC INR cohort obtained significantly lower overall DASS score (p less then 0.001) and significantly higher PACT-Q2 scores (p less then 0.001 for the subscale "convenience"; p=0.039 for the subscale "anticoagulant treatment satisfaction") than the laboratory INR cohort. In multiple regression analysis, the use of POC coagulometers was significantly associated with the overall DASS score (p=0.013) and the PACT-Q2 convenience score (p=0.012). Discussion Patients on warfarin treatment were generally satisfied. Patients monitored with the POC INR with a dedicated time slot reported less inconvenience and burdens and better psychological impact than patients monitored with the traditional laboratory INR.Background Autologous serum eye drops, produced by separation of liquid and cellular components of the patient's blood, contain biological nutrients present in natural tears. The aim of this study was to analyse changes in conjunctival impression cytology with transfer and both lachrymal stability and flow tests in patients with dry eye disease after treatment with autologous serum eye drops. Materials and methods Conjunctival impression cytology and lachrymal flow and stability tests, namely Schirmer's and tear break-up time, were prospectively studied in patients with dry eye disease before and 1 month after treatment with autologous serum eye drops. Results Twenty-four patients (23 women, mean age 53.8±12.6 years) were included in the study. Ten patients (41.7%) had moderate and six (25.0%) had severe dry eye disease. Five patients had rheumatoid arthritis. After treatment, the number and density of conjunctival goblet cells, their size, the size of their nuclei and the nucleus/cytoplasm ratio increased significantly (202.3±107.5 vs 210.1±100.9 cells/mm2, p less then 0.01). Seven of ten patients with grade 3 or 4 metaplasia had an improvement in the degree of metaplasia. Both Schirmer's test and tear break-up time improved significantly in this subgroup of patients. In the multivariate study, the increase in conjunctival goblet cells was associated with the number of goblet cells and the size of the cytoplasm at baseline. No adverse reactions were noted. Discussion Treatment with autologous serum eye drops for 1 month was well tolerated and improved tear production, lachrymal flow and stability tests and conjunctival impression cytology with transfer, increasing the density of the goblet cells.Background A relationship is known to exist between gastric and pancreatic cancers and ABO antigens, caused by various immune modulations related to the ABO blood group of the patient. A similar relationship with regard to gynaecological cancers remains controversial. Materials and methods Patients who underwent surgery for endometrioid endometrial cancer in International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage I, II, III or IV from 2006 to 2018 were identified. The research explored the existence of a relationship between the patients' blood group or Rhesus factor and the incidence of endometrial cancer, grade (G1, G2, G3), FIGO stage, nodal status, recurrence, menopausal status, parity, and body mass index. Statistical methods such as the chi-square test, analysis of variance and the Scheffé post-hoc test were used. Results Two hundred and two patients with endometrioid endometrial cancer were included 96 had blood group A, 19 blood group B, 75 blood group 0, and 12 had blood group AB. This distribution corresponds to the general blood group distribution in Germany.
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