Transfusion Medicine
Granulocyte transfusion therapy after cytotoxic chemotherapy needed
Published in Blood Weekly, May 15th, 2003
According to the study from Germany, "Opportunistic fungal infections and antibiotic-refractory bacterial infections remain important causes of morbidity and mortality in neutropenic individuals.
"Furthermore, the expanding use of dose-intensive cancer treatment strategies has increased the frequency of prolonged neutropenia. Therefore, the transfusion of granulocytes should be a logical therapeutic approach," wrote K. Hubel and colleagues, University of Cologne.
"Substantial progress...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Blood Weekly
Source: Blood Weekly (2003-05-15)
More Articles from Blood Weekly
- Genomics
Potential role identified for Wnt signaling in hematopoietic recovery - Stem Cell Research
Scientists discover unique source of cells - Blood Safety
Plasma organochlorine levels in pregnant women tied to fish consumption - Blood Storage
Enzyme might be added to red blood cells for conversion to type O - Hematology
Hematopoietic stem cells are successfully targeted with adenoviral transduction - Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Human leukocyte antigens, co-stimulatory molecules have varied expression - More from this issue of Blood Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
