Hematology
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Complex link between gut microbiome and immunotherapy response in advanced melanoma
Previous studies have identified the gut microbiome as “a potential biomarker of response as well as a therapeutic target” in melanoma and other...
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Newly characterized mutation may define novel leukemia subtype in kids
Discovery of new mutation has the “potential to more effectively eradicate” this rare form of acute myeloid leukemia.
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More exercise for people with hemophilia, experts advise
Physical activity can improve “quality of life” in people with hemophilia.
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Pediatrics group stresses benefits of vitamin K shots for infants
Infants who do not receive vitamin K at birth are 81 times more likely to develop late-onset vitamin K deficiency bleeding, which occurs a week to...
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Rate of venous thromboembolism in hospitalized children continues to rise
“The risk of VTE is spread throughout all age groups, but consistent with prior findings, it is the highest in infants and adolescents.”
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Endometriosis not linked with preterm birth, new study finds
Changing monitoring strategies to prevent preterm birth for women with the disease may not be necessary.
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Prophylactic meds may prevent cesarean bleeding
“As methylergonovine is a known contraindication to hypertensive and cardiovascular disorders, patients would have to be carefully screened.”
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Aspirin use risk for postpartum bleeding unclear
Demographic and clinical factors likely accounted for more of the bleeding risk observed than the low-dose aspirin did, but time of...
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FDA approves first-ever drug for cold agglutinin disease
The first drug to treat a rare anemia has been given the green light by the FDA.
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CLL patients ‘cured’: 10 years post infusion, CAR T cells persist
A decade after CAR T’cell treatment, chronic leukemia patients reported “cured,” with cells still detectable.
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Digital algorithm better predicts risk for postpartum hemorrhage
By more precisely identifying women at risk, the new method “could be used to pre-emptively allocate resources that can ultimately reduce...