2021
Therapeutic plasma exchange for peripheral neuropathy associated with trisulfated heparan disaccharide IgM antibodies: A case series of 17 patients
Olsen GM, Tormey CA, Tseng B, Hendrickson JE, Sostin N. Therapeutic plasma exchange for peripheral neuropathy associated with trisulfated heparan disaccharide IgM antibodies: A case series of 17 patients. Journal Of Clinical Apheresis 2021, 37: 13-18. PMID: 34698404, DOI: 10.1002/jca.21944.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTherapeutic plasma exchangeSmall fiber neuropathyAdverse eventsPlasma exchangeLower extremity paresthesiasSymptomatic response rateAutoantibody-mediated disorderSkin biopsy resultsSFN symptomsTS-HDSExtremity paresthesiasPeripheral neuropathySymptomatic improvementCase seriesIgM antibodiesMean ageTPE proceduresBiopsy resultsTreatment optionsDisease progressionIgM classVasovagal reactionsClose monitoringLaboratory confirmationResponse rate
2020
Endotheliopathy in COVID-19-associated coagulopathy: evidence from a single-centre, cross-sectional study
Goshua G, Pine AB, Meizlish ML, Chang CH, Zhang H, Bahel P, Baluha A, Bar N, Bona RD, Burns AJ, Dela Cruz CS, Dumont A, Halene S, Hwa J, Koff J, Menninger H, Neparidze N, Price C, Siner JM, Tormey C, Rinder HM, Chun HJ, Lee AI. Endotheliopathy in COVID-19-associated coagulopathy: evidence from a single-centre, cross-sectional study. The Lancet Haematology 2020, 7: e575-e582. PMID: 32619411, PMCID: PMC7326446, DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(20)30216-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBetacoronavirusBiomarkersBlood Coagulation DisordersCoronavirus InfectionsCOVID-19Critical IllnessCross-Sectional StudiesEndothelium, VascularFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIntensive Care UnitsMaleMiddle AgedPandemicsPneumonia, ViralPrognosisSARS-CoV-2Vascular DiseasesYoung AdultConceptsCOVID-19-associated coagulopathyNon-ICU patientsIntensive care unitKaplan-Meier analysisSoluble P-selectinCross-sectional studyPlatelet activationHospital dischargeICU patientsSoluble thrombomodulinEndothelial cellsVWF antigenCOVID-19P-selectinSingle-center cross-sectional studyLaboratory-confirmed COVID-19Medical intensive care unitSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pathogenesisVon Willebrand factor antigenSoluble thrombomodulin concentrationsVWF antigen concentrationEndothelial cell injurySoluble CD40 ligandMicrovascular complicationsAdult patientsThe use of 4F‐PCC to correct direct oral anticoagulant‐induced coagulopathy: An observational analysis
Zheng Y, Tormey CA. The use of 4F‐PCC to correct direct oral anticoagulant‐induced coagulopathy: An observational analysis. Transfusion Medicine 2020, 30: 304-307. PMID: 32342588, DOI: 10.1111/tme.12683.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDirect oral anticoagulantsThromboembolic eventsFour-factor prothrombin complex concentrateLevel 1 trauma centerAdditional prospective studiesRetrospective observational studyProthrombin complex concentrateOff-label useEmergent surgeryOral anticoagulantsMost patientsClinical outcomesTrauma centerHgb levelsProspective studyLabel indicationsComplex concentrateSevere hemorrhageObservational studyHemorrhage sizePatientsCoagulopathyAdministrationBleedingHemorrhage
2019
Red blood cell alloimmunization is associated with lower expression of FcγR1 on monocyte subsets in patients with sickle cell disease
Balbuena‐Merle R, Curtis SA, Devine L, Gibb DR, Karafin MS, Luckey CJ, Tormey CA, Siddon AJ, Roberts JD, Hendrickson JE. Red blood cell alloimmunization is associated with lower expression of FcγR1 on monocyte subsets in patients with sickle cell disease. Transfusion 2019, 59: 3219-3227. PMID: 31355970, PMCID: PMC7075520, DOI: 10.1111/trf.15463.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSickle cell diseaseMonocyte subsetsTotal monocytesCell diseaseComplications of SCDRed blood cell alloimmunizationRed blood cell alloantibodiesElectronic medical recordsTransfusion exposureSerum cytokinesIntermediate monocytesRBC alloantibodiesInflammatory milieuCD64 expressionClassical monocytesPeripheral bloodInflammatory functionsMedical recordsAntibody formationClinical significancePatientsMonocytesFlow cytometryLow expressionResponders
2018
Risk factors for red blood cell alloimmunization in the Recipient Epidemiology and Donor Evaluation Study (REDS‐III) database
Karafin MS, Westlake M, Hauser RG, Tormey CA, Norris PJ, Roubinian NH, Wu Y, Triulzi DJ, Kleinman S, Hendrickson JE, Study‐III N. Risk factors for red blood cell alloimmunization in the Recipient Epidemiology and Donor Evaluation Study (REDS‐III) database. British Journal Of Haematology 2018, 181: 672-681. PMID: 29675950, PMCID: PMC5991618, DOI: 10.1111/bjh.15182.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnemia, Sickle CellArthritis, RheumatoidBlood DonorsBlood Group AntigensChildChild, PreschoolDatabases, FactualErythrocyte TransfusionFemaleHumansImmunizationInfantIsoantibodiesLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMaleMiddle AgedMyelodysplastic SyndromesRisk FactorsTransfusion ReactionConceptsRed blood cell alloimmunizationRecipient EpidemiologyRecipients databaseSignificant RBC alloantibodiesNegative antibody screenLargest RBCStandardized registryPositive patientsRBC alloantibodiesAntibody screenICD9/10 codesPatient cohortRisk factorsResponder statusCertain diagnosisBlood typeLarger studyAlloimmunizationRhD statusStudy databaseRespondersPatientsDisease associationsPotential correlatesEpidemiology
2014
The Development and Implementation of, and First Years' Experience With, a Massive/Emergency Transfusion Protocol (Damage Control Hematology Protocol) in a Veterans Affairs Hospital
Gehrie EA, Tormey CA. The Development and Implementation of, and First Years' Experience With, a Massive/Emergency Transfusion Protocol (Damage Control Hematology Protocol) in a Veterans Affairs Hospital. Military Medicine 2014, 179: 1099-1105. PMID: 25269127, DOI: 10.7205/milmed-d-14-00045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBlood BanksBlood Grouping and CrossmatchingBlood Loss, SurgicalBlood TransfusionClinical AuditClinical ProtocolsConnecticutEmergenciesErythrocyte TransfusionFactor VIIaFactor VIIIFibrinogenHematemesisHospitals, VeteransHumansLaboratories, HospitalMalePlasma ExchangePlatelet TransfusionPostoperative HemorrhageRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsConceptsFresh frozen plasmaRecombinant factor VIIaRed blood cellsVeterans Affairs hospitalTransfusion protocolFactor VIIaUnits of RBCsVeterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare SystemUnits of FFPLarge trauma centersHospital-based blood banksETP patientsMassive transfusionTrauma centerFrozen plasmaSeparate patientsPatientsWest HavenBleeding emergenciesBlood bankBlood cellsYears' experienceHealthcare systemPlateletsHospitalAbnormal lymphocytes with “filamentous-like” cytoplasmic inclusions in chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Torres R, Tormey CA. Abnormal lymphocytes with “filamentous-like” cytoplasmic inclusions in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Blood 2014, 124: 1391. PMID: 25313413, PMCID: PMC4148760, DOI: 10.1182/blood-2014-06-582098.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Allergic transfusion reactions to platelets are more commonly associated with prepooled than apheresis components
Xiao W, Tormey CA, Capetillo A, Maitta RW. Allergic transfusion reactions to platelets are more commonly associated with prepooled than apheresis components. Vox Sanguinis 2013, 105: 334-340. PMID: 23802769, DOI: 10.1111/vox.12063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAllergic transfusion reactionsTransfusion reactionsATR rateApheresis plateletsPlatelet componentsApheresis componentsAcademic medical centerABO mismatchAdverse eventsAntigen exposurePlatelet transfusionsPlatelet countDonor factorsMedical CenterApheresis productsApheresis unitsPlatelet productsStudy periodTransfusionPlateletsSimilar ratesFurther investigation
2012
Normalized CCND1 expression has prognostic value in mantle cell lymphoma
Siddon AJ, Torres R, Rinder HM, Smith BR, Howe JG, Tormey CA. Normalized CCND1 expression has prognostic value in mantle cell lymphoma. British Journal Of Haematology 2012, 158: 551-553. PMID: 22671703, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2012.09181.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Analysis of transfusion reactions associated with prestorage‐pooled platelet components
Tormey CA, Sweeney JD, Champion MH, Pisciotto PT, Snyder EL, Wu Y. Analysis of transfusion reactions associated with prestorage‐pooled platelet components. Transfusion 2009, 49: 1242-1247. PMID: 19389029, DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2009.02128.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRandom donor plateletsSingle-donor plateletsTransfusion reactionsPlatelet infusionTransfusion-related acute lung injuryCommon adverse eventsPLT productsAcute lung injuryTertiary care hospitalCases of sepsisAllergic transfusion reactionsTransfusion reaction ratesSignificant differencesAdverse eventsLung injuryCare hospitalVolume overloadFebrile reactionsChi-square analysisTotal infusionPlatelet componentsInfusionStudy designP-valuePlatelets
2008
Red blood cell alloantibody frequency, specificity, and properties in a population of male military veterans
Tormey CA, Fisk J, Stack G. Red blood cell alloantibody frequency, specificity, and properties in a population of male military veterans. Transfusion 2008, 48: 2069-2076. PMID: 18631165, DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2008.01815.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRBC alloantibodiesMale military veteransDecade of birthMilitary veteransVA careRed blood cell alloantibodiesVeterans Affairs Medical CenterHospital-based patientsPercent of casesLarge male predominanceRace/ethnicityAlloantibody frequenciesAlloantibody specificitiesFrequent alloantibodiesTransfusion historyMale predominanceD alloimmunizationTransfusion recordsHigh prevalenceMedical CenterAlloantibodiesAntibody developmentAlloimmunizationAntiglobulin phasePrevalence