Analysis of 52 240 source plasma donors of convalescent COVID‐19 plasma: Sex, ethnicity, and age association with initial antibody levels and rate of dissipation
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DOI: 10.1002/jca.21998
Abstract: COVID‐19 convalescent plasma (CCP) was approved under emergency authorization to treat critically ill patients with COVID‐19 in the United States in 2020. We explored the demographics of donors contributing plasma for a hyperimmune, plasma‐derived therapy… read more here.
Keywords: 240 source; analysis 240; plasma; plasma donors ... See more keywords
Prospective, open-label, multicenter clinical study to assess the performance of a new donation system for the collection of source plasma.
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DOI: 10.1002/jca.22050
Abstract: BACKGROUND Safe, efficient, and reliable innovations among donation systems are needed to meet the growing global demand for source plasma. This study assessed the ability of a new donation system to collect appropriate product weights… read more here.
Keywords: donation; system; donation system; source plasma ... See more keywords
Seed source for plasma compression in the long wavelength infrared
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0031277
Abstract: Two color laser pulses are used to form an air plasma and generate broadband infrared radiation suitable as a seed for backward Raman amplification of CO2 laser pulses. Broadband radiation in the atmospheric window from… read more here.
Keywords: seed source; long wavelength; seed; source plasma ... See more keywords
Staff perspectives on barriers and enablers to implementing alternative source plasma eligibility criteria for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men
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DOI: 10.1111/trf.17000
Abstract: Canadian Blood Services introduced new eligibility criteria that allows some sexually active gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) to donate source plasma, marking a significant change from time‐based deferral criteria.… read more here.
Keywords: eligibility criteria; bisexual men; sex men; gay bisexual ... See more keywords
Understanding the experiences of plasma donors in Canada's new source plasma collection centres during COVID‐19: A qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1111/vox.13301
Abstract: To address a national concern over the sufficiency of plasma, Canadian Blood Services (CBS) initiated a proof‐of‐concept programme with three new source plasma collection centres, aiming to demonstrate a cost‐effective template for future source plasma… read more here.
Keywords: plasma collection; plasma; collection centres; source plasma ... See more keywords