Hematology
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Underdiagnosed: Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy
IDA increases a patient’s risk of delivering preterm and developing postpartum depression and puts their infants at a risk for perinatal mortality...
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Unexplained collapse unveils rare blood disorder
Acquired TTP often appears to arise in connection with either an immune trigger, such as a viral infection, or immune dysregulation associated...
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Study confirms small blood cancer risk from CT scans
New research suggests that radiation exposure from CT scans heightens the risk of blood cancer in people under age 22.
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Trial shows utility of small-volume blood collection tubes
A clinical trial in Canada has found that small-volume blood collection tubes equal standard-volume tubes for specimen capture while reducing...
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FDA approves first tx for rare, deadly clotting disorder
First drug to treat TTP. a rare, lethal blood clotting disorder, has been greenlighted by the FDA.
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Children with sickle cell disease at risk for vision loss
“Our data underscores the need for patients – including pediatric patients – with sickle cell disease to get routine ophthalmic screenings along...
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My favorite iron pearls
Iron supplements can treat fatigue, restless legs syndrome, and possibly thinning hair.
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Rapid-onset ulcerative hand nodule
Was this an infectious abscess, or something less common?
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Young girls, women are at high risk of iron deficiency: Study
Current screening guidelines for iron levels in girls and women may be flawed.
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Consider mental health and social factors in management of sickle cell disease
Screen sickle cell disease patients for depression and mental health issues, especially those reporting higher levels of pain.
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Aspirin warning: Anemia may increase with daily use
“We found that low-dose aspirin also increased the risk of anemia during the trial, and this was most likely due to bleeding that was not...