Hematology
Conference Coverage
Daily hydroxyurea effective, safe for African children
SAN DIEGO – Hydroxyurea was associated with reduced rates of malaria and in other infections, resulting in improved survival.
Guidelines
ASH releases new VTE guidelines
A panel of the American Society of Hematology released more than 150 recommendations for dealing with venous thromboembolism.
From the Journals
Staying up to date on screening may cut risk of death from CRC
Staying up to date on screening was associated with a 62% decrease in the odds of dying from colorectal cancer.
Conference Coverage
Tofacitinib and TNF inhibitors show similar VTE rates
A review of more than 50,000 U.S. rheumatoid arthritis patients shows similar venous thromboembolism rates with tofacitinib and TNF inhibition.
From the Journals
All patients with VTE have a high risk of recurrence
Researchers suggest rethinking categorization of patients with incident venous thromboembolism.
News
Portable hematology analyzer gets FDA nod
The HemoScreen hematology analyzer can perform a complete blood count at the point of care.
Conference Coverage
Researchers seek more sickle cell drug research
BETHESDA, MD – While there are experimental treatments such as ...
Conference Coverage
Primary care needs pile up for sickle cell patients
BETHESDA, MD. – With people often surviving into middle age with SCD, physicians need to keep in mind the routine complications of aging in these...
Conference Coverage
Sickle cell disease gene therapy seen advancing
BETHESDA, MD. – NIH conference highlights experimental gene therapies for SCD and thalassemia, with further updates on this work slated for ASH’s...
From the Journals
Bleeding score could help identify hemophilia
The International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis–Bleeding Assessment Tool appears to accurately identify hemophilia A and B.
Feature
Palliative care update highlights role of nonspecialists
The latest guideline revision aims to establish a foundation for “gold-standard” palliative care.