Leukemoid reaction, a non-malignant leucocytosis (total leucocyte count≥30 000–50 000 /mm³) is typically triggered by infection, malignancy or drug exposure. Its occurrence after intravenous iron ...

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.

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 ...

In the developed world, most of the reported complications of transfusion have an immunological basis. Although the media and the public are worried about the infectious risks of transfusion, ...

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.

HEMOLYTIC transfusion reactions may occur after the administration of donor bloods even when they have apparently been shown compatible by crossmatch tests. Often ...

IN patients with severe chronic anemia, whether or not it is amenable to treatment with specific therapy, the administration of blood transfusions is often necessary to provide immediate symptomatic ...