Background Up to half of patients with infective endocarditis (IE) require cardiac surgery. Although anaemia is common, its precise prevalence, transfusion practices and impact on outcomes in ...

Intravenous (IV) iron use overall is associated with a “very low” risk for anaphylaxis, but iron dextran and ferumoxytol carry an increased risk relative to iron sucrose, according to new research.

Most people experience no complications during a blood transfusion, but some have adverse reactions during or after treatment. Examples include a fever, chills, itching, or breathing difficulty.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The risk for anaphylaxis from IV iron formulations appeared low, although it varied depending on the type of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . During pregnancy, alterations occur in the mother’s immune system to protect the fetus, and women with a history ...