BACKGROUND Use of universally ABO‐compatible group AB plasma for trauma resuscitation
can be challenging due to supply limitations. Many centers are now using group A plasma …

<p id="p001">A patient received a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater at
34 years of age. Two decades later, adenomatous polyps were found, followed by multiple …

BACKGROUND The Pragmatic, Randomized Optimal Platelets and Plasma Ratios (PROPPR)
trial was a randomized clinical trial comparing survival after transfusion of two different …

Background Endotheliopathy of trauma is characterized by breakdown of the endothelial
glycocalyx. Elevated biomarkers of endotheliopathy, such as serum syndecan-1 (Synd-1) ≥ 40 …

Study objective The transfusion of older packed RBCs may be harmful in critically ill patients.
We seek to determine the association between packed RBC age and mortality among …

Background & Goals: The wireless pH monitoring system such as the BRAVO pH system is a
significant advancement in the evaluation of patients with gastroesophageal reflux because …

β-Lactamases produced by urine isolates from patients in long-term care facilities (LTCFs),
outpatient, clinics, and one hospital in a US community were characterized. A total of 1.3% of …

Background Altered coagulation function after trauma can contribute to development of venous
thromboembolism (VTE). Severe trauma impairs coagulation function, but the trajectory …

BACKGROUND Despite conservation strategies, shortages of O– red blood cells (RBCs)
occur. The goal of this study was to determine how utilization of O– RBCs can be reduced …

Four patients with alcoholic neuropathy had hoarseness and weakness of the voice and
dysphagia as prominent clinical manifestations. These symptoms were due to varying degrees …