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Drug shortages plague hematology, but preparedness helps
The plight of desperate patients is getting attention – and some remedies.
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If nuclear disaster strikes, U.S. hematologists stand ready
A national network of hospitals drills hem/oncs to treat radiation injuries in the event of nuclear attacks or accidents.
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No more ‘escape hatch’: Post Roe, new worries about meds linked to birth defects
Physicians fear that women won’t get the best treatments or will face dangerous risks.
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Good chemo vs. bad chemo: When too much is a bad thing
Study questions the use of inpatient chemotherapy pointing to negative outcomes and high mortality among some patients.
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Twin study offers new insight into genetics of migraine
Findings suggest that the prenatal environment – not just genetics – may explain higher rates in females.
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Autoimmune disorder drugs top list of meds linked to headache
Antivirals and pulmonary arterial vasodilators are also troublesome, database suggests.
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Recommended headache treatments get mixed reception in EDs
Opioid prescriptions have declined but guideline-supported triptans and corticosteroids aren’t filling the gap.
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Bariatric surgery can be a tool to relieve migraine
Research suggests weight-loss surgery can send headaches into remission.
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Risk of drug interactions is on the rise as MS drugs evolve
Newer medications pose more danger, pharmacist says, and require more awareness.
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Consider the wider picture in relapsing remitting MS
The best medication for a patient may not have highest efficacy, one expert says.
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MS and family planning: Bring it up at every office visit
It’s crucial to counsel women of child-bearing age about options and facts regarding pregnancy, neurologist says.
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Asian American teens have highest rate of suicidal ideation
Prepandemic survey finds that 24% of these adolescents had thought about or planned suicide – more than Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics.
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Stem cell transplants for MS are a ‘reasonable option,’ but questions persist
Costly procedures help some patients but where to draw the line is unclear.