Detection of Hemostasis Abnormalities in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Using Thromboelastography.

Introduction: Type 2 DM (T2DM) is associated with inflammation and vascular dysfunction which impact hemostasis. Thromboelastography (TEG) as a hemostasis assessment method, is not routinely applied in T2DM. We aimed to detect hemostasis abnormalities by using the TEG method in association with glycemic levels and type of therapy among T2DM patients.

The predictors of high titer of -SARS-CoV-2 antibody of convalescent plasma donors.

Background: Recent evidence suggested that the higher titers of anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibody from convalescent plasma donors contributed to the clinical improvement in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. However, the titers of -SARS-CoV-2 antibodies varied in each individual, and the precise factors that might govern such variation have not been elucidated.

Objectives: To assess the factors associated with high titers of -SARS-CoV-2 antibody among COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) donors.