Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is common in critically ill, postsurgical, and posttrauma
patients in whom both systemic inflammation and immune suppression are associated with …

Iron metabolism and tumor biology are intimately linked. Iron facilitates the production of
oxygen radicals, which may either result in iron-induced cell death, ferroptosis, or contribute …

BACKGROUND. Some countries have limited the maximum allowable storage duration for
red cells to 5 weeks before transfusion. In the US, red blood cells can be stored for up to 6 …

Iron is important for a remarkable array of essential functions during brain development, and
it needs to be provided in adequate amounts, especially to preterm infants. In this review …

Anemia of prematurity (AOP) is a common condition with a well-described chronology, nadir
hemoglobin levels, and timeline of recovery. However, the underlying pathophysiology and …

BACKGROUND The risk of developing red blood cell (RBC) transfusion–associated
necrotizing enterocolitis (TANEC) in preterm infants has recently been emphasized. Our aim …

Importance Extremely preterm infants are among the populations receiving the highest
levels of transfusions. Erythropoietin has not been recommended for premature infants …

Pre‐term infants have one of the highest transfusion requirements within the hospital‐
setting. The vast majority of blood transfusions performed in Neonatal Intensive Care Units …

Micronutrients refer to a group of organic vitamins and inorganic trace elements that serve
many functions in metabolism. Assessment of micronutrient status in critically ill children is …

Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are common in neonates requiring intensive care. Recent
studies have compared restricted versus liberal transfusion guidelines, but limitations exist …