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  1. Article ; Online: How we forecast tomorrow's haemovigilance.

    Wood, Erica M / Whitaker, Barbee I / Townsend, Mary / Narayan, Shruthi

    Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine

    2024  Volume 31, Issue 2, Page(s) 114–118

    Abstract: The field of haemovigilance continues to develop, building on more than forty years of international experience. This review considers the current scope and activities of haemovigilance around the world and explores aspects of preparation for the advent ... ...

    Abstract The field of haemovigilance continues to develop, building on more than forty years of international experience. This review considers the current scope and activities of haemovigilance around the world and explores aspects of preparation for the advent of new blood products and alternative therapies to transfusion; new tools for data acquisition (including patient- and donor-reported outcomes, and data from 'wearables') and the analysis and communication of haemovigilance results.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Blood Safety/methods ; Blood Transfusion ; Blood Banks ; Blood Donors ; Forecasting
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-07
    Publishing country France
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1204698-x
    ISSN 1953-8022 ; 1246-7820
    ISSN (online) 1953-8022
    ISSN 1246-7820
    DOI 10.1016/j.tracli.2024.03.001
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  2. Article ; Online: Haemovigilance: Giving it our best SHOT!

    Wood, Erica M / Whitaker, Barbee I / Townsend, Mary

    Vox sanguinis

    2023  Volume 118, Issue 4, Page(s) 260–262

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Blood Safety ; Transfusion Reaction
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80313-3
    ISSN 1423-0410 ; 0042-9007
    ISSN (online) 1423-0410
    ISSN 0042-9007
    DOI 10.1111/vox.13411
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  3. Article ; Online: Discrimination, Smoking, and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Moderated Mediation Analysis With MESA.

    Cook, Stephanie H / Wood, Erica P / Stein, James H / McClelland, Robyn L

    Journal of the American Heart Association

    2024  Volume 13, Issue 5, Page(s) e032659

    Abstract: Background: Carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) and carotid plaque are reliable indicators of cardiovascular disease risk, and research highlights that racial and ethnic minority individuals generally exhibit higher cIMT and carotid plaque than White ... ...

    Abstract Background: Carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) and carotid plaque are reliable indicators of cardiovascular disease risk, and research highlights that racial and ethnic minority individuals generally exhibit higher cIMT and carotid plaque than White individuals. At present, the mechanisms driving these disparities among different racial and ethnic and biological sex groups are poorly understood.
    Methods and results: Data came from the baseline examination of MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis). A total of 6814 participants aged 45 to 84 years free of clinical cardiovascular disease completed assessments on health behavior and perceived discrimination. Four sex-stratified moderated mediation models examined associations between discrimination, cigarette smoking, and mean cIMT and plaque. We hypothesized that cigarette use would mediate the association between discrimination and carotid artery disease features, and that these would differ by race and ethnicity. Indirect effects of discrimination on plaque were observed among Hispanic women such that discrimination was associated with cigarette use and, in turn, higher plaque (β=0.04 [95% CI, 0.01-0.08]). Indirect effects of discrimination on mean cIMT were found among Hispanic (β=0.003 [95% CI, 0.0001-0.007]) and White men (β=0.04 [95% CI, 0.01-0.08]) such that discrimination was associated with cigarette use and, in turn, higher cIMT. Finally, a positive indirect effect of discrimination on plaque was observed among Hispanic men (β=0.03 [95% CI, 0.004-0.07]). No other racial and ethnic differences were observed.
    Conclusions: To understand and address social determinants of cardiovascular disease, researchers must incorporate an intersectional framework that will allow us to understand the complex nature of discrimination and cardiovascular disease risk for individuals of varying intersecting identities and social positions.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Female ; Ethnicity ; Carotid Intima-Media Thickness ; Cardiovascular Diseases/diagnosis ; Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology ; Cardiovascular Diseases/complications ; Mediation Analysis ; Minority Groups ; Carotid Artery Diseases/complications ; Plaque, Atherosclerotic/complications ; Smoking/adverse effects ; Smoking/epidemiology ; Risk Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2653953-6
    ISSN 2047-9980 ; 2047-9980
    ISSN (online) 2047-9980
    ISSN 2047-9980
    DOI 10.1161/JAHA.123.032659
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  4. Article ; Online: Assessment of a Daily Diary Study Including Biospecimen Collections in a Sample of Sexual and Gender Minority Young Adults: Feasibility and Acceptability Study.

    Cook, Stephanie H / Wood, Erica P / Rodrigues, Mariana / Jachero Caldas, Janice / Delorme, Maxline

    JMIR formative research

    2024  Volume 8, Page(s) e52195

    Abstract: Background: Young sexual minority men (YSMM) engage in cardiometabolic risk behaviors (eg, substance use) at higher rates than their heterosexual counterparts. Theory and previous research suggest that these risk behaviors may stem, in part, from ... ...

    Abstract Background: Young sexual minority men (YSMM) engage in cardiometabolic risk behaviors (eg, substance use) at higher rates than their heterosexual counterparts. Theory and previous research suggest that these risk behaviors may stem, in part, from exposure to minority stress (ie, discrimination based on sexual identity and other identities such as race).
    Objective: This pilot study examined the feasibility and acceptability of a virtual 2-day daily diary study that examined daily experiences with discrimination, cardiometabolic risk behaviors (ie, sleep, physical activity, and substance use behaviors), and patterns of physiological stress and inflammation among YSMM aged 18 to 35 years.
    Methods: Participants (n=20) were recruited from the greater New York metropolitan area and engaged in a 2-day daily diary protocol wherein they provided web-based consent, took a web-based baseline survey, and then, starting the next day, provided 3 saliva samples a day for 2 consecutive days to measure salivary cortisol, engaged in 3 daily diaries per day, and provided 1 blood spot sample via the finger prick method to measure high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. At follow-up, participants were interviewed via videoconferencing to ascertain their experiences and feelings related to the study protocol. Qualitative analyses explored the feasibility and acceptability of the study protocol, and exploratory quantitative analyses explored the descriptive statistics and Pearson correlations among the main study variables of interest.
    Results: The retention rate was high (19/20, 95%) in our study sample. Qualitative analyses demonstrated that participants were willing to engage in similar, longer-term studies (eg, studies that include both week and weekend days) in the future and suggested the feasibility and acceptability of our study protocol among YSMM. However, participants noted several areas for improvement (eg, redundancy of survey items and difficulty pricking one's finger) that should be considered in future research. Preliminary quantitative analyses revealed a moderate negative correlation between everyday discrimination and mean cortisol levels (r=-0.51; P=.03). Furthermore, descriptive analyses suggest that that daily cortisol curves differ across races or ethnicities among YSMM. White and other-identified YSMM experienced the highest cortisol awakening response (mean 0.39, SD 0.21 µg/dL for White participants; mean 0.34, SD 0.34 µg/dL for others) with the steepest decline around bedtime (mean 0.05, SD 0.04 µg/dL for White participants; mean 0.09, SD 0.13 µg/dL for others) followed by a lower cortisol awakening response (mean 0.31, SD 0.11 µg/dL for Hispanic participants; mean 0.23, SD 0.15 µg/dL for Black participants) and a slower decline around bedtime (mean 0.10, SD 0.09 µg/dL for Hispanic participants; mean 0.03, SD 0.02 µg/dL for Black participants) among Hispanic and Black YSMM.
    Conclusions: Overall, the results suggest that similar study protocols are feasible and acceptable among YSMM. Future research should highlight the pathways through which cardiovascular disease risk may arise among YSMM using longer-term study designs and more diverse study samples.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-19
    Publishing country Canada
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2561-326X
    ISSN (online) 2561-326X
    DOI 10.2196/52195
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  5. Article ; Online: When to use tranexamic acid for the treatment of major bleeding?

    McQuilten, Zoe K / Wood, Erica M / Medcalf, Robert L

    Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH

    2023  Volume 22, Issue 3, Page(s) 581–593

    Abstract: Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent originally developed for the management of bleeding in the setting of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Over the last 15 years, there has been accumulating evidence on the use of TXA for the treatment of ... ...

    Abstract Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent originally developed for the management of bleeding in the setting of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Over the last 15 years, there has been accumulating evidence on the use of TXA for the treatment of active bleeding in a variety of clinical contexts. Clinical trials have shown that the efficacy and safety of TXA for the treatment of bleeding differ according to the clinical context in which it is being administered, timing of administration, and dose. Early administration is important for efficacy, particularly in trauma and PPH. Further studies are needed to understand the mechanisms by which TXA provides benefit, optimal modes of administration and dosing, and its effect in some clinical settings, such as spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. There is no evidence that TXA increases the risk of thrombotic events in patients with major bleeding overall. However, there is evidence of increased risk of venous thrombosis in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding. There is also evidence of increased risk of seizures with the use of higher doses. This review summarizes the current evidence for the use of TXA for patients with active bleeding and highlights the importance of generating evidence of efficacy and safety of hemostatic interventions specific to the bleeding contexts-as findings from 1 clinical setting may not be generalizable to other contexts-and that of individual patient assessment for bleeding, thrombotic, and other risks, as well as important logistical and other practical considerations, to optimize care and outcomes in these settings.
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Female ; Humans ; Tranexamic Acid/adverse effects ; Antifibrinolytic Agents/adverse effects ; Postpartum Hemorrhage/drug therapy ; Postpartum Hemorrhage/chemically induced ; Thrombosis/drug therapy ; Thrombosis/chemically induced ; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/chemically induced
    Chemical Substances Tranexamic Acid (6T84R30KC1) ; Antifibrinolytic Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2112661-6
    ISSN 1538-7836 ; 1538-7933
    ISSN (online) 1538-7836
    ISSN 1538-7933
    DOI 10.1016/j.jtha.2023.10.001
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  6. Article ; Online: Adult Attachment Anxiety Is Protective Against the Effects of Internalized Homophobia on Condomless Sex Among Young Sexual Minority Men: The P18 Cohort Study.

    Cook, Stephanie H / Wood, Erica P / Kapadia, F / Halkitis, P N

    Journal of sex research

    2023  Volume 61, Issue 5, Page(s) 742–749

    Abstract: Internalized homophobia, or the internalization of negative attitudes toward one's sexual minority identity, is associated with sexual risk behaviors among young sexual minority men (YSMM). However, the formation and maintenance of secure or insecure ... ...

    Abstract Internalized homophobia, or the internalization of negative attitudes toward one's sexual minority identity, is associated with sexual risk behaviors among young sexual minority men (YSMM). However, the formation and maintenance of secure or insecure socio-emotional bonds with friends, family members, and intimate partners (i.e., adult attachment) may mitigate or exacerbate the negative effects of exposure to internalized homophobia. Nevertheless, little is known about how adult attachment influences the association between internalized homophobia and sexual risk behaviors (e.g., condomless anal sex) among YSMM. Thus, this study examined the potential moderating effect of adult attachment on the association between internalized homophobia and condomless anal sex (CAS) behaviors (i.e., insertive CAS and receptive CAS) among a sample of
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 220889-1
    ISSN 1559-8519 ; 0022-4499
    ISSN (online) 1559-8519
    ISSN 0022-4499
    DOI 10.1080/00224499.2023.2167192
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  7. Article ; Online: Whole blood for trauma resuscitation?

    Mitra, Biswadev / Wood, Erica M / Reade, Michael C

    Injury

    2022  Volume 53, Issue 5, Page(s) 1573–1575

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Resuscitation ; Shock, Hemorrhagic/therapy ; Wounds and Injuries/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-06
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 218778-4
    ISSN 1879-0267 ; 0020-1383
    ISSN (online) 1879-0267
    ISSN 0020-1383
    DOI 10.1016/j.injury.2022.04.001
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  8. Article ; Online: What is clinically significant bleeding?

    Chai, Khai Li / Wood, Erica M

    Transfusion

    2020  Volume 61, Issue 2, Page(s) 340–343

    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-12-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 208417-x
    ISSN 1537-2995 ; 0041-1132
    ISSN (online) 1537-2995
    ISSN 0041-1132
    DOI 10.1111/trf.16277
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  9. Article ; Online: Home Delivery: Transfusion Services When and Where They Are Needed.

    Shaw, Briony / Wood, Erica M / Callum, Jeannie / McQuilten, Zoe K

    Transfusion medicine reviews

    2022  Volume 36, Issue 3, Page(s) 117–124

    Abstract: Home blood product transfusion has been utilized around the world in various forms over the past few decades. There is current interest in decentralizing hospital care to improve patient independence and convenience, minimize cost to the health service, ... ...

    Abstract Home blood product transfusion has been utilized around the world in various forms over the past few decades. There is current interest in decentralizing hospital care to improve patient independence and convenience, minimize cost to the health service, and to prevent nosocomial infection, especially with the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The transition to "hospital in the home" is occurring across the healthcare sector driven by aims to improve patient outcomes and patient satisfaction, capacity pressures in the acute care sector, and most recently due to concerns regarding infectious disease transmission in hospital settings. This review explores the published literature on home red cell and platelet transfusions, and where the literature is limited, also considered data from subcutaneous immunoglobulin studies. Current published experience on red cell and platelet transfusion at home has identified benefits to the patient and health service, with further studies needed to quantify improvement in quality of life and health-related outcomes. Safety concerns may be a perceived barrier to implementation of home transfusion, however current published data suggests serious adverse reactions are rare. Cost-effectiveness data for home transfusion are very limited and a key area for future research. Home transfusion has the potential to benefit from newer technologies, such as portable/remote monitoring and electronic patient identifiers.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Cost-Benefit Analysis ; Humans ; Pandemics ; Platelet Transfusion ; Quality of Life
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 639107-2
    ISSN 1532-9496 ; 0887-7963
    ISSN (online) 1532-9496
    ISSN 0887-7963
    DOI 10.1016/j.tmrv.2022.06.003
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  10. Article: A national examination of discrimination, resilience, and depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic: the

    Cook, Stephanie H / Wood, Erica P / Risner, Emma / Weng, Chenziheng Allen / Xin, Yao

    Frontiers in psychology

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1175452

    Abstract: Objective: To examine the impact of resilience on the association between discrimination and trajectories of depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic across racial and ethnic groups.: Methods: Data were drawn from 5 waves of the All of Us ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To examine the impact of resilience on the association between discrimination and trajectories of depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic across racial and ethnic groups.
    Methods: Data were drawn from 5 waves of the All of Us Research Program's survey on the impact of COVID-19 on the lives of American adults. Linear mixed-effects models were fitted to assess the association between discrimination exposure throughout the pandemic and depressive symptoms over time. An interaction term was introduced between resilience and discrimination exposure to assess if resilience buffered the association between discrimination and depressive symptoms over time. Race-stratified linear mixed-effects models examined racial/ethnic differences in the association between resilience, discrimination, and depressive symptoms over time.
    Results: Fifty-one thousand nine hundred fifty-eight participants completed surveys between May and December of 2020. Results indicated that exposure to more discrimination was associated with increasing trajectories of depressive symptoms over time (
    Conclusion: Identifying protective features such as resilience can promote the development of culturally tailored interventions to address mental health in the context of discrimination.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-26
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2563826-9
    ISSN 1664-1078
    ISSN 1664-1078
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1175452
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