The phase 3 PEGASUS trial found that patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) may still experience anemia following recommended therapies, underscoring the need for further research. In ...

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare, severe, and potentially life-threatening condition. Treatments targeting the complement pathway have revolutionized its management but have ...

Physical/chemical causes. These causes of hemolysis are most often secondary to improper handling of blood products. Reasons include inadvertent heating or freezing with subsequent thawing of the red ...

Cold agglutinin disease is a condition that causes low red blood cell (RBC) counts. Symptoms can include fatigue, weakness, or shortness of breath. Cold agglutinin disease is a type of autoimmune ...

A new, fast and easy test could revolutionize blood transfusions, giving blood centers and hospitals a reliable way to monitor the quality of red blood cells after they sit for weeks in storage. PLS ...

Hemolysis is the #1 source of preanalytical error and can impact potassium results—potentially leading to inappropriate or delayed patient treatment, unnecessary ...