Hematology/Oncology News

Invasive aspergillosis occurs in around 3% to 5% of children with acute leukemia, according to findings published in Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society.

Radiotherapy and hematopoietic cell transplant increased the risk for keratinocyte carcinoma development in childhood cancer survivors, according to a study.

As part of the ongoing challenge to achieve work-life integration, experts are pursuing creative endeavors and practicing decompression to provide outlets for physicians struggling with burnout.

Medical trainees perceived residency and fellowship programs as unsupportive for individuals wanting to family build during medical training, according to results of a qualitative study.

Retirement planning for physicians is a critical aspect of financial management, given the unique challenges and opportunities they face.

Dental extractions after radiation therapy to the head and neck should not be routinely performed due to considerable risk, according to results of a prospective cohort study.

Mark Lewis, MD, is among the most active — and most widely followed — oncologists on social media.

Treatment of atrial fibrillation with asundexian, a novel factor XIa inhibitor, was associated with increased stroke and systemic embolism risk despite lower bleeding risk compared with apixaban, a speaker reported.

Despite achieving cure with direct-acting antivirals, patients with chronic hepatitis C virus-related decompensated cirrhosis remain at risk for progression of portal hypertension, further decompensation and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Clinicians will gather for AIMed24 to meet with industry leaders and innovators and attend keynotes and workshops to discuss the future of AI implementation in medicine, according to information from the meeting organizers.