Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Viscoelastic testing and blood product utilization: a prospective study on associations and predictors of high transfusion needs in living donor liver transplantation

Background: Anticipation of massive blood transfusion (MBT) can enhance patient care, operating room logistics and planning. Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM), evaluates whole blood hemostasis from initiation to hemolysis. This study aimed to determine the role of ROTEM in li...

A Cross-Sectional Study on Symptom Burden, Malnutrition Risk, Psychological Distress and Palliative Outcomes in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

Objectives: This study aimed to assess chemotherapy-related symptom toxicities, nutritional status, psychological distress and palliative outcomes among adult cancer patients in a tertiary care centre in India. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional observational study selec...