SEP 4, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
The effect of liberal and restrictive transfusion practices on survival in oncology patients with sepsis in the intensive care unit
Scientific Reports
Retrospective, non-randomized study with acknowledged selection bias and baseline imbalances; propensity score adjustment did not find mortality difference, but renal injury association lacks causal evidence and requires prospective confirmation.
Reported
Sample size658
28-day mortality differenceNo difference observed
90-day mortality (unadjusted)Higher in restrictive group, not significan…