Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a well-established treatment option in the treatment of
certain cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions. Though best-known for its application in …

The use of fetal bovine serum (FBS) as a cell culture supplement is discouraged by
regulatory authorities to limit the risk of zoonoses and xenogeneic immune reactions in the …

Fetal bovine serum (FBS) is used as a growth supplement in a wide range of cell culture
applications for cell-based research and therapy. However, as a xenogenic product, FBS …

Since 1990, several techniques have been developed to photochemically inactivate
pathogens in platelet concentrates, potentially leading to safer transfusion therapy. The …

Early administration of blood products following severe trauma is pivotal for establishing
hemostasis and achieving successful outcomes. Platelet transfusions, in particular, provide …

Platelets transfusion is a safe process, but during or after the process, the recipient may
experience an adverse reaction and occasionally a serious adverse reaction (SAR). In this …

Abstract The European Hematology Association (EHA) Roadmap for European Hematology
Research highlights major achievements in diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and …

Continued efforts to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) through blood
and blood components led to the development of ultraviolet (UV) light irradiation …

Background Even in the era of the COVID‐19 pandemic, trauma remains the global leading
cause of mortality under the age of 49. Trauma‐induced coagulopathy is a leading driver of …

Standard platelet concentrates (PCs) stored at 22° C have a limited shelf life of 5 days.
Because of the storage temperature, bacterial contamination of PCs can result in life …