Journal Issue: Asian J Transfus Sci Volume 18(1);  Jan-Jun 2024

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Volume 18(1);  Jan-Jun 2024

Original Articles

Aweak phenotype associated with novel ABO*A allele variant c.106delinsGG
Sanmukh Ratilal Joshi, Glenda Millard, Mayuri Vekariya, Priya Radadiya, Manisha Rajapara, Hiren Dhanani, Gaurav Shastri, Prabhat Sharma, Brett Wilson, Yew-Wah Liew
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 1–6. Published online 2024 Jun 21. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_235_23
PMCID:
PMC11259353
Abstract Article PDF–1.3M
Tailoring transfusion strategy using thromboelastogram in goal-directed massive transfusion: Impact on transfusion requirements and clinical outcomes
P. A. Prethika, Ganesh Mohan, Shamee Shastry, Jayaraj Mymbilly Balakrishnan
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 7–15. Published online 2024 Jun 21. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_56_23
PMCID:
PMC11259345
Abstract Article PDF–855K
DEL phenotype in RhD-negative North Indian blood donors
Paramjit Kaur, Ravneet K. Bedi, Tanvi Sood, Kshitija Mittal, Gagandeep Kaur
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 16–20. Published online 2024 Feb 6. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_127_23
PMCID:
PMC11259341
Abstract Article PDF–399K
Is neutropenic fever an obstacle to effective stem cell harvesting?
Semih Başcı, Ersin Bozan, Samet Yaman, Bahar Uncu Ulu, Mehmet Bakırtaş, Tuğçe Nur Yiğenoğlu, Ali Kılınç, Nurgül Özcan, Mehmet Sinan Dal, Merih Kızıl Çakar, Fevzi Altuntaş
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 21–26. Published online 2022 Sep 28. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_152_21
PMCID:
PMC11259352
Abstract Article PDF–496K
Audit-based corrective and preventive actions to reduce wastage of blood components at a single blood center: A quality improvement study
John Gnanaraj, Rajendra Kulkarni, Dibyajyoti Sahoo, Abhishekh Basavarajegowda
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 27–34. Published online 2023 May 11. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_131_22
PMCID:
PMC11259350
Abstract Article PDF–768K
Development and validation of informed consent for blood transfusion questionnaire
Mohd Hilmi Senin, Mastura Mohd Sopian, Bakiah Shaharuddin, Muhammad Jaffri Mohd Nasir
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 35–44. Published online 2022 Sep 28. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_176_21
PMCID:
PMC11259331
Abstract Article PDF–980K
Prevalence of unexpected red blood cell antibodies in pregnant women and follow-up of pregnancy outcome in pregnant women treated with intra-uterine transfusion
Sunil Golia, Aseem Kumar Tiwari, Geet Aggarwal, Anil Khetrapal, Sandeep Kumar Tyagi, Chetna Jain, Shubham Gupta, Samruddhi Pawar
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 45–50. Published online 2024 Feb 6. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_46_23
PMCID:
PMC11259351
Abstract Article PDF–510K
Knowledge of blood transfusion practices among medical students and residents
Roula A. Farah, Aida Mitri, Hiba El Rahi, Hind Al Humaidan, M. Hasan Rajab, Sabri Kemahli
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 51–55. Published online 2022 Sep 28. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_150_21
PMCID:
PMC11259332
Abstract Article PDF–396K
Molecular typing of Kell, Kidd, and Duffy antigens in direct antiglobulin test-positive autoimmune hemolytic anemia patients
Atul Sonker, Anju Dubey, Yatendra Mohan
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 56–61. Published online 2024 Feb 6. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_174_23
PMCID:
PMC11259340
Abstract Article PDF–467K
Estimation of serum calcium levels in apheresis platelet donors
P. Arpitha, Ravindra Prasad Thokala
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 62–66. Published online 2023 May 11. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_20_22
PMCID:
PMC11259349
Abstract Article PDF–566K
Rh and Kell phenotyping in voluntary blood donors: A study from a tertiary care blood center of western India
Sangita D. Shah, Nidhi M. Bhatnagar, Mamta C. Shah, Garima H. Thakkar, Ujjwal Ahuja, Anu Patel, Drashti Gajera, Priya G. Kalavadiya
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 67–72. Published online 2024 Jun 21. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_214_23
PMCID:
PMC11259336
Abstract Article PDF–648K
The effect of blood transfusion on serum hepcidin levels in chronically transfused patients of β-thalassemia major: An observational study in a tertiary care centre in Western Maharashtra
Sujay Bhowmik, Amit Kumar Biswas, Ajay Kumar Baranwal, Amit Ajay Pawar, Ujjwal Dimri
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 73–78. Published online 2023 Aug 2. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_160_22
PMCID:
PMC11259346
Abstract Article PDF–483K
A study on beneficial impact of the use of medium-molecular-weight hydroxyethyl starch in granulocyte apheresis using continuous-flow cell separator Spectra Optia: A retrospective single-center study at a tertiary care oncology center
Amardeep Pathak, Devasis Panda, Narender Tejwani, Anurag Mehta
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 79–84. Published online 2023 Nov 7. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_43_23
PMCID:
PMC11259344
Abstract Article PDF–686K
Is tattooing associated with increased seroprevalence of transfusion-transmitted infections among blood donors: A single-center study from Southeastern India
Charumathy Arjunan, Abhishekh Basavarajegowda
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 85–90. Published online 2022 Dec 12. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_94_22
PMCID:
PMC11259337
Abstract Article PDF–412K
Hemovigilance data: An effective approach for evaluating bacterial protection systems for platelet transfusions
Meshari I. Alabdullatif
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 91–96. Published online 2022 Dec 12. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_157_20
PMCID:
PMC11259335
Abstract Article PDF–620K
Seroprevalence of COVID-19 among voluntary blood donors
Arumugam Pothipillai, Swathandran Hamsavardhini, Deepa Duraisamy, Lincy Thiyagarajan, Chandrasekaran Kaliyaperumal, Jyotsnaa Grace Velure Mohan Rao
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 97–101. Published online 2023 Nov 7. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_91_23
PMCID:
PMC11259330
Abstract Article PDF–572K
Antioxidative effects of α-tocopherol on stored human red blood cell units
Saeideh Hajizamani, Kamran Atarodi, Mohammad Reza Deyhim, Fahimeh Ranjbar Kermani, Kamran Mousavi Hosseini
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 102–107. Published online 2023 Aug 2. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_130_22
PMCID:
PMC11259358
Abstract Article PDF–2.5M

Review Articles

Simulation in the field of transfusion medicine: Scope and utility
Abhishekh Basavarajegowda, Dinker R Pai, Y. C. Nalini
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 108–114. Published online 2022 Dec 12. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_109_22
PMCID:
PMC11259334
Abstract Article PDF–1.2M
A review of issues and challenges of implementation of patient blood management
Azita Chegini, Ali Jamalian, Mohammad Reza Abolhassani, Ali Boroujerdi Alavi
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 115–123. Published online 2022 Dec 12. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_128_21
PMCID:
PMC11259357
Abstract Article PDF–450K

Case Reports

Donor lymphocyte infusions: An experience from a tertiary care center of North India
Divjot Singh Lamba, Parmatma Prasad Tripathi, Rekha Hans, Alka Khadwal, Ratti Ram Sharma
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 124–127. Published online 2024 Jun 21. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_211_23
PMCID:
PMC11259343
Abstract Article PDF–642K
Severe donor reaction as a hazard of replacement blood donation
Amita Radhakrishnan Nair, Debasish Gupta
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 128–130. Published online 2022 Sep 28. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_22_22
PMCID:
PMC11259347
Abstract Article PDF–454K
Identification of rare anti-f alloantibody in a tertiary care center in India
Gunjan Bhardwaj, Ashish Tewari, Deepak Tiwari, Sanjay Vishwakarma
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 131–134. Published online 2022 May 26. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_22_21
PMCID:
PMC11259339
Abstract Article PDF–880K
Naturally occurring anti-P1 with high thermal amplitude complicating ABO blood grouping
Shirin Ferdowsi, Saeed Mohammadi, Moharram Ahmadnezhad, Fahimeh Herfat, Azita Rezvani, Peyman Eshghi, Arezoo Oodi
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 135–137. Published online 2022 May 26. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_12_21
PMCID:
PMC11259342
Abstract Article PDF–691K
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children with COVID-19 in a multitransfused patient
Swarnalata Das, Manas Behera Ranjan, Palash Das
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 138–140. Published online 2022 Dec 12. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_112_21
PMCID:
PMC11259356
Abstract Article PDF–366K
Anti-human leukocyte antigen-DPB1 antibody-associated transfusion-related acute lung injury after hematopoietic stem cell infusion
Mehmet Can Balkan, Fatma Visal Okur, Fatma Burcu Belen Apak, Sevil Babayeva, Numan Firat Ekici, Baris Kuskonmaz, Duygu Uckan Cetinkaya
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 141–143. Published online 2022 Sep 28. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_187_21
PMCID:
PMC11259359
Abstract Article PDF–458K
Outcome of pregnancy in sickle cell anemia patients with COVID-19 infection
Vaidyanathan Gowri, Tamima Al Dughaishi, Deepti Geetha, Marwa Al Riyami, Radhiya Alburaidi, Salam Al Kindi
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 144–147. Published online 2022 Sep 28. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_164_21
PMCID:
PMC11259333
Abstract Article PDF–395K
A method for selecting P antigen-negative red cell units for patients with paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria
Geethika Sajeewani Manchanayake
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 148–150. Published online 2022 Dec 12. doi: 10.4103/ajts.AJTS_65_19
PMCID:
PMC11259348
Abstract Article PDF–328K

Case Series

Intrauterine transfusion in hydropic fetuses: An outcome analysis
Rashmi Parashar, Archana Bajpayee, Puneeth Babu Anne
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 151–154. Published online 2022 Dec 12. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_188_21
PMCID:
PMC11259355
Abstract Article PDF–351K

Letters to the Editor

Hyperhemolysis syndrome in a case of sickle cell disease
Sameera Dronamraju, V. S. Irshad, Sourya Acharya, Samarth Shukla, Sunil Kumar
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 155–156. Published online 2022 Dec 12. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_148_21
PMCID:
PMC11259338
Article PDF–431K
Financial challenges faced in blood banks
Fatma Hussain Sajwani
Asian J Transfus Sci. 2024 Jan-Jun; 18(1): 157–158. Published online 2022 May 26. doi: 10.4103/ajts.ajts_100_21
PMCID:
PMC11259354
Article PDF–232K
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