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(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2015-07)
QUESTION: What is the difference between packed red blood cells that are called "CMV negative" and those that are called "CMV safe"?
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(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2015-04)
QUESTION: My patient has thrombocytopenia, but after the last platelet transfusion his platelet count only increased from 21,000/μL to 26,000/μL. Does he need crossmatched platelets?
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(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2015-01)
QUESTION: I am suspicious that my patient with aortic stenosis may have acquired von Willebrand syndrome. What laboratory tests should I order if I suspect this diagnosis?
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(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2017-04)
Question and answer regarding a patient who became acutely thrombocytopenic....
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(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2015-10)
Question: While completing the transfusion of one unit of packed red blood cells, my patient's temperature rose from 37.2 degrees C to 38.4 degrees C, without any other associated symptoms. What are the next steps I should ...
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(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2017-01)
This article answers the question: My patient carries a diagnosis of chronic anemia and has been treated for irondeficiency in the past with minimal to no improvement. How can I differentiate between iron-deficiency anemia and [alpha]-thalassemia?...
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(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2014-10)
Question: I ordered a type and screen on my patient, and the blood bank reported that her direct Coombs test was positive. Does that mean my patient has autoimmune hemolytic anemia?...
Ask a pathologist : biotin interference, a cause for concern?
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2018-10)
This article answers the question: I've been hearing about biotin and biotin interference. What is it and do I need to be concerned about it?
Ask a pathologist : why can't you just release the value and I'll figure it out?
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2019-07)
This article answers the question: I ordered a comprehensive metabolic panel. The lab will not release the potassium value because of an interference. I need that result! Why can't they just release the value and let me decide what to do with it? I...
Ask a pathologist : warm autoantibodies
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2019-04)
This article answers the question: My patient is anemic and I ordered a type and screen, and the blood bank told me they are unable to find compatible units due to a warm autoantibody. What is the next step?...
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(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2017-10)
This article answers the question: I ordered serologic testing for Lyme disease for one of my patients and I'm not sure how to interpret the results of the Western blot. The blot shows a few dark bands, but the report indicates it is not sufficient...
Ask a pathologist : blood product contamination
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2018-04)
This article answers the question: My patient developed a fever during a packed red blood cell transfusion. What is the likelihood that the fever is due to bacterial contamination of the blood product?...
Ask a pathologist : preoperative anemia management
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2018-07)
This article answers the question: My patient's blood type is O negative, but the platelet transfusion he received yesterday was Rh positive. What is the risk of developing an anti-D alloantibody after exposure to an Rh ...
Ask a hematologist : iron studies in the hospitalized patient
(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2018-04)
This article answers the question: How to order and interpret iron studies for a hospitalized patient with anemia?...
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(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2018-01)
This article answers the question: After ordering a type and screen I was notified by the blood bank that my patient has cold autoantibodies. Does this mean that my patient has a cold agglutinin disease?...
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(University of Missouri, Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine, 2017-07)
This article answers the question: Our hospital blood bank has started using platelet additive solution (PAS) platelets and psoralen treated platelets. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these different types of ...
Helping your children look their best
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1967)
"Ask yourself these questions about your children. If you can answer YES to each question, you can be proud of the way they look."--First page...
5 steps to buying meat direct from the farm
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2022)
producer. Find a processor that fits your needs. Understand your costs. Consider timing."--Page 1....
Pre-Service Elementary Teachers' Field Experiences in Classrooms Led by Science Specialists
(Springer Netherlands, 2008)
The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of preservice elementary teachers in a content-specific field-based experience with elementary science specialists. Data collected from electronic discussions, interviews, and observations...