Introduction Up to one-third of women of reproductive age experience heavy menstrual
bleeding (HMB). HMB can give rise to iron deficiency (ID) and, in severe cases, iron …

In the 5 months since initial reports of COVID-19 came to light, the death toll due to SARS-
CoV-2 has rapidly increased. The morbidity and mortality of the infection varies based upon …

The COVID-19 pandemic has major implications for blood transfusion. There are uncertain
patterns of demand, and transfusion institutions need to plan for reductions in donations and …

While patient blood management (PBM) initiatives are increasingly adopted across the
globe as part of standard of care, there is need for a clear and widely accepted definition of …

Background Anaemia and iron deficiency are frequent in patients scheduled for cardiac
surgery. This study assessed whether immediate preoperative treatment could result in …

Background The hemoglobin threshold for transfusion of red cells in patients with acute
gastrointestinal bleeding is controversial. We compared the efficacy and safety of a …

Background Maintaining blood supply is essential since blood transfusions are lifesaving in
many conditions. The 2003 infectious outbreak of SARS-CoV had a negative impact on …

Background Confronting a once-in-a-century pandemic with COVID-19, tremendous stress
has been placed in all walks of life worldwide. Aims In order to enhance scientific …

The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed all facets of healthcare delivery. Trauma centers
serve as regional resource sites for high-acuity patients; so careful planning is required to …

Patient Blood Management (PBM) has been increasingly recognized as a fundamental
element of good clinical practice in transfusion. The importance of implementing effective …