ACUTE massive hepatic necrosis usually runs a short clinical course. 1 The disease may terminate in death before the liver cells have an opportunity to regenerate and resume function. If the patient ...

The present study was undertaken in this institution, therefore, to determine the risks of exchange transfusion and of different levels of bilirubinemia in newborn infants. St. Margaret's Hospital is ...

Background: There are limited data on the outcome of babies following exchange transfusions(ExT). Aims: To review and define the postnatal outcomes in babies who received ExT. Methods: All babies ...

A systematic review and meta-analysis found no clear advantage for automated red cell exchange. For patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), exchange transfusion has benefits over simple transfusion ...

Blood transfusions work to replace blood that is lost due to injury, surgery, or to treat medical conditions. The type of blood transfusion given depends on the reason for requiring one. This article ...