Articles tagged with Phlebotomy
Researchers found that a blood test for the biomarker pTau217 can predict the progression of Alzheimer's disease in cognitively healthy adults, detecting early signals years before symptoms appear. The study's findings may help push back the clock to enable simpler and earlier disease prediction.
A group of nerve cells in the brainstem has been identified as a stabilizing system for blood pressure, preventing fluctuations between daily activities. The study suggests that loss or dysfunction of these cells can lead to unstable blood pressure and is associated with conditions such as multiple system atrophy.
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FLT3 mutations significantly impact AML prognosis and treatment response; next-gen sequencing enhances mutation detection and MRD monitoring. FLT3 inhibitors offer promising avenues for durable remission.
A new study at U-M Health shows that hospitals can focus the use of preoperative tests on high-risk patients, while safely reducing unnecessary testing in others. The result is less wasted money and resources, as well as less time wasted for patients and clinical staff.
A large clinical trial found that removing 10% of a patient's blood before major liver surgery reduces the need for transfusions by half. This practice, known as hypovolemic phlebotomy, lowers blood pressure in the liver and is safe, simple, and inexpensive.
A recent study published in the Emergency Medicine Journal found that simply eyeballing patients may be more effective than using a formal structured assessment to prioritize those who are the sickest. The researchers compared the triage decisions made by experienced nurses and phlebotomists with medical students, finding that basic cl...
Patients undergoing cardiac surgery may experience excessive bloodletting due to frequent lab tests, increasing the risk of hospital-acquired anemia. Reducing preoperative bloodletting is crucial to minimize complications during surgery.
Researchers found that patients who developed moderate to severe anemia had a significantly higher mean blood loss from phlebotomy compared to those who did not. The study suggests that reducing unnecessary phlebotomy and blood volume could help prevent hospital-acquired anemia in heart attack patients.
A study found that reminding hospital staff about the costs of daily blood draws resulted in a significant reduction in routine blood tests ordered. The intervention led to cost savings of $54,967 over an 11-week period.
A study found hemochromatosis patients' blood is as safe as other donated blood, potentially alleviating a national blood shortage. The research suggests that patients with the condition can donate without increasing the risk of viral infections.