Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases

Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases
Open Access

ISSN: 2329-8790

Research Article - (2014) Volume 2, Issue 4

Effect of Blood Transfusion on Supportive Therapy of Elderly Patients at Kumamoto, Japan as Compared with Khon Kaen, Thailand

Ratiorn Pornkuna1,2, Somchai Wongkhantee3, Sompong Jinathongthai4, Satomi Shimogawa5 and Shigeki Takemoto1,5*
1Department of International Cooperation, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
2Nursing Department, Khon Kaen Regional Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand
3Hematology Division, Khon Kaen Regional Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand
4Department of Clinical Laboratory, Khon Kaen Regional Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand
5Clinical Laboratory Department, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, Kumamoto, Japan
*Corresponding Author: Shigeki Takemoto, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of Clinical laboratory, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, 1-5 Ninomaru, Kumamoto 860-0008, Japan, Tel: +81-(0)96-353-6501, Fax: +81-(0)96-325-2519 Email:

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