We describe a single institution experience with the use of granulocyte transfusion in children. This is a retrospective analysis of 45 collections of granulocyte units obtained by apheresis after priming with dexamethasone, infused into 17 children with severe neutropenic infections. Ten children survived the acute infection. Granulocyte transfusion is a useful adjunct to antimicrobials and gr...

Addition of hydroxyl radical scavengers (benzoate, ethanol, and mannitol) to granulocyte chemiluminescent reactions significantly enhanced light generation without altering granulocyte oxygen consumption or superoxide production.

BACKGROUND Infections, particularly those caused by invasive fungi, are a major cause of death in patients with severe aplastic anemia. The purpose of this study was to analyze our experience with granulocyte transfusions in such patients. DESIGN AND METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on all patients with severe aplastic anemia who had received granulocyte transfusions between 199...

two dogs with generalized seizures were evaluated. the dogs were diagnosed with traumatic intracranial hemorrhages based on the history, neurological examinations, and magnetic resonance imaging (mri) of the brain. treatment was started with oxygen, prednisolone and anticonvulsant agents. no further seizure activity was observed after treatment in both dogs, however cushing reflex was detected ...

background: there are many reports regarding to effects of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (g-csf) and stem cell factor (scf)alone in liver repair .but conflicting data have been reported regarding the role of growth factors such as g-csf and scf in the liver regeneration system. also, there is not such data regarding to effects of co-administration both of g-csf and scf in the liver dama...