• Cytokine profiling and post-transfusion haemoglobin increment in patients with haematological diseases 

      Wendelbo, Øystein; Opheim, Elin Netland; Hervig, Tor; Lunde, Turid Helen Felli; Bruserud, Øystein; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Reikvam, Håkon (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2018-08-29)
      <p><i>Background and Objectives</i>: In a previous pilot study, we demonstrated significantly lower haemoglobin (Hb) increment after red‐blood‐cell (RBC) transfusions in febrile patients compared to patients without fever. The aim of this study was to examine associations between inflammatory mediators and post‐transfusion haemoglobin increment in patients with haematological diseases.</p> <p>< ...
    • Environmental pollutants in blood donors: The multicentre Norwegian donor study 

      Averina, Maria; Hervig, Tor; Huber, Sandra; Kjær, Mette; Kristoffersen, Einar Klæboe; Bolann, Bjørn Johan (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-11)
      <i>Objectives</i> - The aim of this study was to measure blood concentrations of environmental pollutants in Norwegian donors and evaluate the risk of pollutant exposure through blood transfusions.<br><br> <i>Background</i> - Transfused blood may be a potential source of exposure to heavy metals and organic pollutants and presents a risk to vulnerable patient groups such as premature infants.<b ...