January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that repeated plateletpheresis had no significant effect on whole blood cells and plasma proteins in donors, maintaining levels within a normal range.
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January 2009 in “Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy” This study concluded that blood donors on certain medications can donate blood products with less than 50 ml single-donor plasma for adult use without deferral, except for those taking specific medications like retinoids and genotoxic drugs.
May 2023 in “Asian Journal of Transfusion Science” In this study, conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Chennai, adverse events during blood donation were observed in 0.42% of donors, predominantly affecting first-time male donors, and were mostly vasovagal reactions such as giddiness and sweating.
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December 2011 in “Vox Sanguinis” This study found that blood samples from donors on teratogenic drugs sometimes exceeded recommended concentration limits, suggesting a need for improved deferral policies.
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November 2010 in “Vox Sanguinis” This study found that a targeted iron supplementation program prevented anemia and improved blood return rates among premenopausal female blood donors with iron deficiency.
