[Granulocyte transfusion].

Background: Granulocyte transfusion is used in the treatment of severe, sustained or complicated infection and neutropenia. In recent years, the method's efficacy has improved and its availability increased. After the introduction of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) there has been a growing interest for granulocyte transfusion, and effective methods for collection and transfusion of granulocytes are now in clinical use.

[Children with cerebral palsy referred to a multidisciplinary habilitation unit].

Background: At Akershus University Hospital a new multidisciplinary team was set up to serve neurologically impaired children. We investigated how many children with cerebral palsy were referred to the team and whether referral resulted in an associated diagnosis.

Material And Methods: All children with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy referred up until the end of the team's first year of full service were included.