New protein calculation uncovers which organs are aging at an accelerated pace
Editor's Note Researchers from Stanford Medicine have found a way to detect which organs in someone’s body are aging at an accelerated rate using a simple blood test. The findings were published in the journal Nature on December 6. This study looked at 5,678 people and found that about one…
Research indicates CAB sequence yields best results in trauma patients
Editor's Note Trauma patients with massive bleeding may benefit from an initial focus on halting bleeding and restoring circulation over an airway-first approach, according to new findings published by the Journal of the American College of Surgeons on November 28. The traditional approach to trauma patients has been to first…
AI tool can ID pediatric patients at risk of blood clots
Editor's Note An artificial intelligence (AI) tool called CLOT (Children’s Likelihood of Thrombosis) developed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center accurately identified pediatric patients at high risk for blood clots in a clinical trial. The findings were reported in JAMA Network on October 13. The researchers analyzed the electronic health records…
Smaller volume blood draw tubes can prevent excess blood loss in sickest patients
Editor's Note Using a tube that collects about half the blood of a standard tube will still provide enough blood for a lab test while reducing transfusions for critically ill patients, a new investigative study published by JAMA Network reports. The study, titled "Small-Volume Blood Collection Tubes to Reduce Transfusions…
FDA finalizes recommendations for blood donations
Editor's Note The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), on May 11, finalized its recommendations for assessing blood donor eligibility, which uses individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transmitting HIV. The questions will be the same for all donors, regardless of sexual orientation, sex, or gender. The new policy…
The Joint Commission approves new, revised Patient Blood Management Certification requirements
Editor's Note The Joint Commission on March 8 announced that it has approved new and revised requirements for hospitals and critical access hospitals certified under the Patient Blood Management Certification program, effective July 1. The requirements have been updated to maintain alignment with the Association for the Advancement of Blood…
ACS: Chicago Cubs first MLB team to install STOP THE BLEED kits
Editor's Note The American College of Surgeons (ACS) on March 7 announced that the Chicago Cubs were the first Major League Baseball team to install (ACS) STOP THE BLEED kits. The team worked with Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications Safe Chicago Program to install the kits and train…
The Joint Commission updates Patient Blood Management certification requirements
Editor's Note The Joint Commission, on February 22, announced that it had approved new and revised requirements for hospitals and critical access hospitals in the Patient Blood Management certification program. The program is a voluntary 2-year certification based on the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies Standards for…
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