Are the 'rules' for times in set up and duration of red cell transfusion too strict?
Delays in set up of transfusion and extended transfusion time did not result in any adverse clinical outcomes. Current guidance may be too stringent and lead to increased wastage.
Vaccination of mice against H pylori results in a significant Th-17 cell recall response associated with increases in chemokines that attract neutrophils to the stomach, which are important for eradication of H pylori.