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Citations of peer-reviewed articles from leading medical journals that present evidence in support of clinical strategies to preempt allogeneic blood transfusion in a variety of medical and surgical settings.

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Imetelstat in patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes who have relapsed or are refractory to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (IMerge): a multinational, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. (opens new window)

Platzbecker U, Santini V, Fenaux P, Sekeres MA, Savona MR, Madanat YF, Díez-Campelo M, Valcárcel D, Illmer T, Jonášová A, Bělohlávková P, Sherman LJ, Berry T, Dougherty S, Shah S, Xia Q, Sun L, Wan Y, Huang F, Ikin A, Navada S, Feller F, Komrokji RS, Zeidan AM

Source‎: Lancet 2024;403(10423):249-60.

Indexed‎: PubMed 38048786

DOI‎: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)01724-5

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38048786/ (opens new window)

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Clinical strategies for managing hemorrhage and anemia without allogeneic blood transfusion.

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Interview of Luca P. Weltert, M.D.

Interview of Pia Di Benedetto, M.D.

Interview of Claudio Ronco, M.D.

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Interview of Alfredo Guglielmi, M.D.

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The medical section of this website is designed as an informational resource primarily for use by clinicians and other health-care professionals. It provides neither medical advice nor treatment recommendations and does not substitute for an appropriately qualified health-care provider. The clinical literature cited is not published by Jehovah’s Witnesses, but it outlines transfusion-alternative strategies that might be considered. It is the responsibility of each qualified health-care provider to maintain awareness of new information, discuss options for care, and assist patients in making choices in accord with their medical condition, wishes, values, and beliefs. Not all listed strategies are appropriate or acceptable to all patients.

Patients: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health-care provider regarding medical conditions or treatments. Check with a doctor if you suspect you are ill.

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