Transfusion (journal)

Transfusion (journal)

Transfusion is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the field of transfusion medicine. It is the official journal of the AABB, formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks. The journal publishes original research, reviews, and case reports related to the transfusion of blood and blood products, as well as the management of blood banks and transfusion services.

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Cover of Transfusion, Volume 61, Issue 1

History

Transfusion was first published in 1961 and has since become a leading journal in the field of transfusion medicine. The journal has evolved over the years to include a wide range of topics related to blood transfusion, including immunohematology, blood donation, and transfusion reactions.

Scope

The journal covers various aspects of transfusion medicine, including:

• Blood component therapy
• Cellular therapies
• Hemostasis and thrombosis
• Immunohematology
• Transfusion-transmitted diseases
• Blood donor management
• Patient blood management

Editorial Board

The editorial board of Transfusion consists of experts in the field of transfusion medicine from around the world. The board is responsible for the peer-review process and ensuring the quality and relevance of the articles published in the journal.

Abstracting and Indexing

Transfusion is abstracted and indexed in several major databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, and the Science Citation Index. This ensures that the research published in the journal is accessible to a wide audience of researchers and clinicians.

Related Pages

• Blood transfusion
• Blood bank
• AABB
• Immunohematology

External Links

• Official website

• Cover of Transfusion Volume 61, Issue 1
  Cover of Transfusion Volume 61, Issue 1