6 August 2016 (Saturday) - Transfusion Evidence Library Update

My regular update from the Transfusion Evidence Library arrived in my inbox this morning – here’s ten of the latest 7188 evidence-based publications based on the areas and topics of interests I selected.

See all 7188 publications matching my preferences.

·         Roxadustat (FG-4592) versus epoetin alfa for anemia in patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis: a phase 2, randomized, 6- to 19-week, open-label, active-comparator, dose-ranging, safety and exploratory efficacy study
Provenzano R; Besarab A; Wright S; Dua S; Zeig S; Nguyen P; Poole L; Saikali KG; Saha G; Hemmerich S; Szczech L; Yu KH; Neff TB
American Journal of Kidney Diseases : the Official Journal of the National Kidney Foundation. 2016

·         Single-dose tranexamic acid for reducing bleeding and transfusions in total hip arthroplasty: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial of different doses
Wang C; Kang P; Ma J; Yue C; Xie J; Pei F
Thrombosis Research. 2016;141:119-123

·         Platelet rich fibrin combined with decalcified freeze-dried bone allograft for the treatment of human intrabony periodontal defects: a randomized split mouth clinical trail
Agarwal A; Gupta ND; Jain A
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 2016;74(-1):36-43

·         Misoprostol for primary versus secondary prevention of postpartum haemorrhage: a cluster-randomised non-inferiority community trial
Raghavan S; Geller S; Miller S; Goudar SS; Anger H; Yadavannavar MC; Dabash R; Bidri SR; Gudadinni MR; Udgiri R; Koch AR; Bellad MB; Winikoff B
Bjog : an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2016;123(-1):120-7

·         Comparison of combined hormonal vaginal ring with ultralow-dose combined oral contraceptive pills in the management of heavy menstrual bleeding: a pilot study
Agarwal N; Gupta M; Kriplani A; Bhatla N; Singh N
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology : the Journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2016;36(-1):71-5

·         The impact of tissue glue in wound healing of head and neck patients undergoing neck dissection
Huang CW; Wang CC; Jiang RS; Huang YC; Ho HC; Liu SA
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (Eufos) : Affiliated With the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 2016;273(-1):245-50

·         Does tourniquet use in TKA affect recovery of lower extremity strength and function? A randomized trial
Dennis DA; Kittelson AJ; Yang CC; Miner TM; Kim RH; Stevens-Lapsley JE
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2016;474(-1):69-77

·         Prevention of bleeding in orthognathic surgery - a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Olsen JJ; Skov J; Ingerslev J; Thorn JJ; Pinholt EM
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. 2016;74(-1):139-50

·         Double-blind randomized controlled trial: injection of autologous blood in the treatment of chronic patella tendinopathy - a pilot study
Resteghini P; Khanbhai TA; Mughal S; Sivardeen Z
Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine : Official Journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine. 2016;26(-1):17-23

·         Sublingual misoprostol is as effective as intravenous oxytocin to reduce intra-operative blood loss during cesarean delivery in women living at high altitude
Gavilanes P; Morales MF; Velasco S; Teran E
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine : the Official Journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians. 2016;29(-4):559-61

Loads of stuff…