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Milan Minutes with Niall O’Hagan Talking Transfusion: The Transfusion Evidence Round-Up Podcast · Episode

Plus: what it’s really like presenting at a global congress, why prompts might help donors answer more accurately, and yes — the iconic conference party.
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New pod episode!

We sat down with behavioral scientist Niall O’Hagan to talk about his first-ever conference presentation at #ISBTMilan

He breaks down his research on memory + donor screening — and what guessing on forms could mean for blood safety. Spoiler: it’s more common than you think.

Neocyte‐enriched blood does not provide a survival advantage for red cells when compared to conventional filtered blood Background and Objectives Red blood cell (RBC) concentrates are stored at 1–6°C for up to 42 days, but storage lesions can lead to wastage. Pooled neocytes may extend RBC shelf-life, benefiting pati...

New in #VoxSanguinis:
Neocyte-enriched blood doesn’t extend RBC survival vs. conventional filtered blood in chronic transfusions.

💡 Time to reassess its value & cost-effectiveness.

Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

#BloodTransfusion #Hematology #SickleCell #Thalassaemia

#PediatricTransfusion Medicine: Did You Know?
Premature infants often have more blood drawn than their total volume during their NICU stay — over 90% <1,000g need at least one RBC transfusion, mostly due to testing losses.

#NICU #ISBTClinical #BloodConservation
📚 Patel et al. 2016 – PMID: 27424006

Cover - Transfusion Today - July 2025

Dive into the latest issue of #TransfusionToday!

We tackle the global challenge of #BloodSupplyManagement exploring donor and system constraints, and solutions to reduce wastage.

🔹 Highlights from Milan
🔹 Blood2025-ISBT in Perth
🔹 Rare Donor Workshop

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New in #VoxSanguinis!

A simple, extraction-free genotyping method: heat whole blood at 95°C for 5 mins to get a PCR-ready template—no DNA extraction needed.

✅ One-tube protocol
✅ Saves time & cost
✅ Reliable for HPA genotyping

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Global Survey on Pediatric Apheresis Practices

Pediatric apheresis presents unique challenges. The ISBT Pediatric Transfusion & Apheresis subgroups, in collaboration with WAA and ASFA, invite you to help fill this gap.

Share your experience by completing our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/XHPR7S6

Just 1 month left to grab your Early Bird registration for #BLOOD2025 & #ISBTPERTH 2025!

4 days of cutting-edge science, global collaboration, and innovation await. Don’t miss out on the best rates to join the leaders in transfusion medicine and blood banking.

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Prophylactic high‐dose granulocyte transfusions following allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation Background and Objectives Prophylactic granulocyte transfusions (PGTxs) are controversial. Previous studies faced numerous confounders such as achieving an adequate dose. Pre-emptive or secondary PG...

New in Vox Sanguinis:
High-dose prophylactic granulocyte transfusions (PGTx) after allogeneic stem cell transplant were well tolerated and boosted neutrophil counts during neutropenia.

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#Transfusion #Haematology #StemCell #PGTx #VoxSanguinis

New in #VoxSanguinis:
"Forecasting Emerging Trends in #TransfusionMedicine"
A network analysis of research reveals clinical transfusion at the core, with growth in management, platelet/plasma use, and emerging focus on personalized therapies, #immunohaematology & cell-based treatments.

New in #VoxSanguinis: Routine detection of the Asian-type DEL (RHD*DEL1) allele is recommended for individuals of East/Southeast Asian ancestry with weak or partial D phenotypes.

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Management strategies and clinical outcomes of obstetric patients who decline allogeneic blood transfusion Background and Objectives Providing obstetrical care for patients who decline transfusions can be challenging. We describe methods of coordinated bloodless care and compare outcomes to a similar gro...

New in #VoxSanguinis: Obstetric care without #transfusion—safe & effective.

This study outlines specialized strategies for patients who decline allogeneic blood:
0 deaths in either group
Low morbidity: 1.5% (bloodless) vs 0.8%
Multidisciplinary care is key

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Rare Blood Provision Workshop 2025

Join the 3rd Rare Blood Provision Workshop in Bilbao 🇪🇸 Sept 30–Oct 1, 2025.

Connect with experts, dive into real cases, and explore the future of rare blood provision—both in-person & online!

Details & registration 👉 www.isbtweb.org/events/rare-...

A great moment captured last week as EBA and ISBT came together in preparation for an exciting event this September!

Stay tuned—if you're interested in Rare Blood, you won’t want to miss what’s coming.

Huge thanks to the ISBT and EBA teams for all your work behind the scenes!

NYBCE's KARINA YAZDANBAKHSH, PhD, HONORED WITH THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY (ASH) HENRY M. STRATTON MEDAL FOR BASIC SCIENCE Award is among ASH’s highest honors, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of hematology. Learn more.

Congrats to Karina Yazdanbakhsh on receiving the ASH Henry M. Stratton Medal for Basic Science! Her groundbreaking research in transfusion medicine and sickle cell disease is shaping the future of targeted therapies Proud to have her as Co-Chair of the Basic Transfusion Biology WP

Characterization of the in vitro quality parameters of cold‐stored platelets containing aggregates Background and Objectives Cold-stored platelets (CSP) are being used more widely for the treatment of bleeding because of their longer shelf life. However, storage at low temperatures can induce the...

#VoxSanguinis A closer look at cold-stored #platelets and the presence of aggregates.

• Aggregates were present in ~10% of cold-stored units
• These platelets showed increased activation
• Standard filtration didn’t eliminate all aggregates
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#LearningUpdate
18F w/ refractory AML on palliative care. Presents w/ persistent nosebleed → platelet transfusion started.
10 min in: develops itching + urticaria.

🔍 Compare pre- and during-transfusion parameters.

What’s your take? Drop it in the comments 👇
#MedEd #TransfusionMedicine

Join us for the joint meeting of Blood 2025 and ISBT Perth from 26 – 29 October 2025!

Early bird registration is available until 19 August – don’t miss the chance to save your spot at a reduced rate!

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Why men who have sex with men in New Zealand intend to donate or not donate blood Background and Objectives As blood donor deferral policies in many countries transition from blanket time-based approaches towards individualized risk-based approaches, blood services need to unders...

New in #VoxSanguinis
Why do some men who have sex with men #MSM in New Zealand choose to donate—or not donate—blood?

This study explores the motivations, mistrust, and cultural considerations shaping #blooddonation decisions among MSM in NZ.

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World Blood Donor Day 2025
Safe blood saves lives — one donation can help save up to three people.

Thank you, blood donors, for giving hope and saving lives. 💉❤️

#WBDD2025 #GiveBloodGiveHope #SafeBloodSavesLives #WorldBloodDonorDay

Thanks #ISBTMilan we had a great time! See you at the next @isbt.bsky.social congress in Perth 🦘 🇦🇺 🌏

Is surgical smoke a relevant contamination for salvaged autologous blood? A pilot study Background and Objectives Electrocautery-related surgical smoke removed together with the intraoperative blood collection through suction devices might be a potential hazard. The degree of contamina.....

Recently published in #VoxSanguinis:
Is surgical smoke contaminating salvaged autologous blood?

🩸 Cell salvage removed 97.9% of toxins like toluene
⚠️ But traces of cyanide remained
➡️ Potential neurological & cardiovascular risks

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Drug‐induced liver injury due to granulocyte colony‐stimulating factor in a healthy donor for allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation Background and Objectives Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) is commonly used for peripheral blood stem cell harvesting (PBSCH). Although its well-documented adverse effects include throm...

New in #VoxSanguinis:
A healthy stem cell donor developed liver injury after G-CSF.

✅ Positive lymphocyte stimulation test helped diagnose
📌 Highlights need for close donor monitoring

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#DonorSafety #StemCellDonation #GCSF #TransfusionMedicine #ISBT

YouTube video by Isbt Central Office ISBT Milan 2025 - After Movie

Thank you for making #ISBTMilan unforgettable! 💙
Your energy, passion, and dedication lit up every moment.

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YouTube video by Isbt Central Office ISBT Milan 2025 - Day 4

Day 4 at #ISBTMilan started with a Fun Run and packed workshops on transfusion education, critical thinking, and SoHO rules. We wrapped up with the ISBT General Assembly and an epic party! One more day to go!

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YouTube video by Isbt Central Office ISBT Milan 2025 – Day 2 Highlights

Day 2 at #ISBTMilan was packed! 👏 Working Party Meetings, first in-person I Try It mentor meet-up, Academy Day sessions, the Opening Ceremony (congrats Paolo, Sandra & Hans!), and the Exhibition opening. Lots of energy—see you tomorrow! #TransfusionMedicine

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Great to be here at #ISBTMilan! Lots of activity in the working party meetings and other sessions. Thanks to the LOC and everyone to prepare for this excellent congress!

YouTube video by Isbt Central Office Day 1 Highlights from ISBT Milan!

Highlights from Day 1 at #ISBTMilan!

Kicked off with Working Party meetings + SIMTI Local Day diving into clinical challenges, SoHO products & self-sufficiency in blood & plasma.

Great science, great energy, great to be together in Milan.

More to come — stay tuned!

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Let Roche show you how to take your lab to the next level with their Blood Safety Solutions at #ISBTMilan. Visit Roche’s booth #D16 and start building the future together.

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#GrifolsDiagnostic will be participating in #ISBTMilan. Explore Grifols’ innovations in Total Laboratory Automation for labs of all sizes. Don’t miss their symposium, Elevating Transfusion Safety and Efficiency, on 2 June at 12:30 PM.

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