Publications by authors named "Maria Candida Silva"
Porto Biomed J
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- Anemia is common in advanced cancer patients, negatively impacting their quality of life, and this study investigates RBC transfusion practices in a palliative care setting.
- A retrospective analysis of 179 patients showed that fatigue was the most prevalent symptom, and while 36% experienced symptomatic relief from transfusions, adverse events occurred in only 4% of cases.
- The research found that pretransfusion hemoglobin levels and ECOG performance status were linked to increased survival chances, suggesting that higher-functioning patients may gain the most benefit from RBC transfusions.
