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IV iron treatment lowers transfusions in cardiac surgery
Patients with preoperative anemia or iron deficiency receiving a very short-term treatment including IV iron before elective cardiac surgery had a decreased need for red blood cell transfusions, according to findings published in The Lancet.
CDC opioid-prescribing guidelines impede patients who ‘should not have to fight for access’
Leaders of ASH, ASCO and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network submitted a letter to the CDC recently seeking clarification of the agency’s clinical guidelines on opioid use for pain management.
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Female blood donors at risk for iron deficiency anemia
Female blood donors demonstrated an increased risk for iron deficiency anemia compared with the general population, according to study results published in Transfusion.
New antiplatelet may lower bleeding risk in stroke
The novel antiplatelet agent ACT017 confers reduced risk for bleeding and may be a safe and effective alternative for patients with stroke, according to early findings published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.
Lentiviral gene therapy with busulfan conditioning safe, effective in infants with SCID-X1
Infants with newly diagnosed X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency, or SCID-X1, demonstrated multilineage engraftment of transduced cells after receiving lentiviral vector gene therapy and nonmyeloablative targeted busulfan conditioning, according to study findings published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Four research updates for World Hemophilia Day
Today marks World Hemophilia Day, intended to increase awareness of hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.
Preoperative prophylaxis may prevent relapse in acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Prophylactic therapies restored ADAMTS13 activity levels prior to elective surgeries in six patients with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, according to results of an observational study published in Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
Biosimilars to pave the way for cheaper cancer treatment in the US
ORLANDO — Biosimilars will prove essential to the future of oncologic and hematologic care in providing affordable treatment options for patients with cancer, according to a panel of presenters at Community Oncology Alliance Conference.
Thromboelastometry-based algorithms appear effective in monitoring therapy for trauma-induced coagulopathy
Rotational thromboelastometry may be useful in monitoring therapy for trauma-induced coagulopathy during ongoing traumatic hemorrhage, according to a study published in Journal of Thrombosis and Hemostasis.
ASH president: Society is ‘extremely committed’ to continuing advocacy for NIH funding
Roy L. Silverstein, MD, began his 1-year term as ASH president in January.