Association of Donor Age and Sex With Survival of Patients Receiving Transfusions.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Following animal model data indicating the possible rejuvenating effects of blood from young donors, there have been at least 2 observational studies conducted with humans that have investigated whether donor age affects patient outcomes. Results, however, have been conflicting.

Objective

To study the association of donor age and sex with survival of patients receiving transfusions.

Design, setting, and participants

A retrospective cohort study based on the Scandinavian Donations and Transfusions database, with nationwide data, was conducted for all patients from Sweden and Denmark who received at least 1 red blood cell transfusion of autologous blood or blood from unknown donors between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2012. Patients were followed up from

SUBMITTER: Edgren G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5540056 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature