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10.11 | Bone Marrow Transplant (2004) 33(5):467-70 | The article presents views and recommendations of the World Marrow Donor Association regarding the need for donor and liability insurance for hematopoietic stem cell donor registries, and donor and collection centers. | Under review (2020) |
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8.07 | Circular of Information for the Use of Cellular Therapy Products | The circular is intended to be an extension of the cellular therapy product label. It has been jointly prepared by the AABB Circular of Information Cellular Therapies Task Force, which includes a collaborativegroup of multiple nongovernmental organizations that represent the cellular therapy field. The US Food and Drug Administration and the Health Resources and Service Administration also participated in the development and review process. | Current (2018) |
Bone Marrow Transplantation (2016) 51: 778â785 | Paper outlining the transplant activity from 2006 till 2012. | Current (2017) | |
9.02 | Bone Marrow Transplantation (2012) 48: 220-225 | Global consensus document to perform long-term follow up on donors asses the impact of novel agents given to donors. | Current (2017) |
3.22 3.22.3 | Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation (2015) 21: 2052-2060 | Global consensus document with recommendations for donor workup and final clearance of family donors who would not be able to serve as unrelated donors because of their age or pre-existing diseases. This article covers different topics intending to support decision-making, with the goal of minimizing medical risk to the donor and protection of the recipient from transmissible diseases. | Current (2017) |
Definitions of histocompatibility typing terms Blood (2011) 118: 180-183 Definitions of histocompatibility typing terms: Harmonization of Histocompatibility Typing Terms Working Group Human Immunology (2011) 12: 1214-1216 | The papers define terms for HLA typing resolution, HLA matching, and a format for reporting HLA assignments. In addition, definitions of verification typing and extended typing are provided. | Current (2018) | |
4.02 | Family-directed Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Haematologica (2001) 96: 1700-1707 | Educational paper about the distinction of different types of cord blood banking. | Current (2017) |
Bone Marrow Transplantation (2019) | Paper outlining the challenges for emerging donor registrries | Current (2019) |
Archived Publications
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A gift for life (paper edition) | This is the first print of the WMDA Handbook for registries; it has been replaced by an online edition (online WMDA Handbook). | Out of date | |
A gift for life (paper edition, Spanish translation) - un regalo para la vida - WMDA manual para la donaciĂłn de cĂ©lulas madre sanguĂneas | This is the first print of the WMDA Handbook for registries; it has been replaced by an online English edition (online WMDA Handbook). | Out of date | |
3.04, 3.05, 3.06, 3.09, 3.10.1, 3.11, 3.11.1, 3.13, 3.15 | Bone Marrow Transplantation (2003) 31: 539-545 | This is a checklist on informed consent at the various stages. The paper has been replaced by the WMDA guidance to explain the WMDA Standards. The guidance can be found at:https://share.wmda.info/x/0wB7Cw | Out of date |
3.20 4.16 | This publication is now outdated. It provided recommendations on the HLA typing of donors. | Out of date | |
Bone Marrow Transplantation (2010), 45:819-824 | WMDA has developed online documentation to explain the accreditation process, which is available at WMDA Share under the pillar: 'Ensuring Quality' | Out of date | |
International exchange of cord blood units; the registry aspects Bone Marrow Transplantation (2010), 45: 825-831 | Replaced by chapter 6 of the WMDA Handbook: A Gift of Life | Out of date | |
1.03 | Monitoring the international use of unrelated donors for transplantation: the WMDA annual reports. Bone Marrow Transplantation (2010) 45: 811-818 | This report describes the trends throughout the 12 years that data have been collected and the results of the WMDA Annual Reports 2008, summarizing the activity as of 1 January 2009. The paper is updated annually by the Global Trends Report, see following link: https://share.wmda.info/x/whhcAQ | |
8.05 | Haematologica (2011): 96:942-943 | The aim of this paper is to review the basis of regulatory approval of the biosimilar G-CSF agents, including the available safety data, with reference to the indication for mobilization of PBSC in normal donors and to make recommendations based on these. The recommendation was updated in 2017. | Out of date |
3.22 3.22.2 | Bone Marrow Transplantation (2015) 50: 334-340 | This paper is an update from the statement issued by WMDA in 2007. On the basis of an assessment of a continuing lack of evidence for an increased risk of malignancy in donors receiving G-CSF, the WMDA has re-issued an updated statement. The recommendation was updated in 2017. | Out of date |
3.22 3.22.2 | Bone Marrow Transplantation (2008) 42: 9-14 | This document describes criteria for permanent or temporary deferral, guidelines for risk evaluation of infectious disease, examples of conditions requiring assessment and questionnaires designed to elicit relevant information about a donor's medical history and general health. | Out of date |
Bone Marrow Transplantation (2004) 34: 103-110 | A paper describing the first publication of the WMDA Standards, the current version of the WMDA Standards can be found at: https://www.wmda.info/professionals/quality-and-accreditation/wmda-standards/ | Out of date | |
Overview of registries, HLA typing and diversity, and search algorithms Tissue Antigens (2007) 69: 3-5 | This paper is an inventory of the registries HLA typing methods and quality control used to evaluate the accuracy of typing results. | Out of date | |
5.02 | Bone Marrow Transplantation (2007) 39:737-741 | This paper was updated in 2012, find here the link to the updated publication: https://www.nature.com/articles/bmt201393 | Out of date |
International Journal of Immunogenetics (2005) 32:19-69 | The paper provides information on the serological equivalents for DNA typings. The paper was updated in 2009. It is recommended to visit the IMGT/HLA website for the most recent information. | Out of date | |
European Journal of Immunogenetics (2001) 28: 565-596 | The paper provides information on the serological equivalents of HLA alleles. The paper was updated in 2004. It is recommended to visit the IMGT/HLA website for the most recent information. | ||
Human Immunology (1999) 11: 1157-1181 | The paper provides information on the serological equivalents of HLA alleles. The paper was updated in 2001. It is recommended to visit the IMGT/HLA website for the most recent information. | Out of date | |
Tissue Antigens (1997) 50: 401-418 | The paper provides information on the serological equivalents of DNA typings. The paper has been updated in 2001. It is recommended to visit the IMGT/HLA website for the most recent information. | Out of date | |
Bone Marrow Transplantation (2004) 34: 97-101 | This paper described the procedures and responsibilities in the search for international unrelated donors. The paper has been replaced by the WMDA Handbook: A Gift for Life. | Out of date | |
Haematopoietic Stem Cell Registries: WMDA definitions of a donor center (2004) | This paper has been replaced by the paper: "Qualifications and training of adult stem cell donor recruiters" | Out of date | |
Bone Marrow Transplantation (1997) 20: 621â629 | One of the first WMDA publications describing donor work-up. More current information can be found in the WMDA handbook. | Out of date | |
Blood (1994) 84: 2833-2389 | This paper amplifies the previous publication and gives special attention to accreditation of national âhubsâ (defined as coordinating centers for each country) and donor, harvest, and transplant centers, details of the marrow harvest procedure, use of peripheral blood (PB) stem cells for allografting, and use of PB lymphoid cells for treatment of leukemia relapsing after BMT. Historical document where the WMDA Standards are presented. | Out of date | |
Bone marrow transplants using volunteer donors--recommendations and requirements for a standardized practice throughout the world. The Executive Committee of the World Marrow Donor Association. Bone Marrow Transplantation (1992) 10: 287-291 | Historical paper of WMDA, the first publication, outlining the hub concept. | Out of date |