Recent peer-reviewed study supports what patients shared with their own voices: Automated red blood cell exchange improves the lives of people struggling with sickle cell disease LAKEWOOD, Colo., Nov.

A systematic review and meta-analysis found no clear advantage for automated red cell exchange. For patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), exchange transfusion has benefits over simple transfusion ...

The Spectra Optia Apheresis System (Terumo BCT) is an apheresis and cell collection platform which can be used in the treatment of sickle cell disease. The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the ...

The first-ever automated red blood cell exchange transfusion in a public hospital in Kenya was successfully conducted at Victoria Hospital, an annexe of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral ...

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital has taken a major step in strengthening sickle cell disease management with the installation of a modern apheresis machine.This is a first for the ...

The case for adopting Spectra Optia for automated red blood cell exchange in people with sickle cell disease who need regular transfusions is supported by the evidence. Spectra Optia is faster to use ...