Hematology
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Noninvasive prenatal test may detect sickle cell disease
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Early data for a noninvasive prenatal test shows it could have the potential to accurately detect sickle cell disease.
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Crizanlizumab shows posttreatment effect in sickle cell
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – High-dose crizanlizumab may have a beneficial effect on vaso-occlusive events in sickle cell disease patients up to a year...
From the Journals
Osteoporotic fracture risk appears higher in adults with hemophilia
The risk of osteoporotic fractures following hemophilia increased with time and was significantly higher 5 years after the diagnosis.
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Study: Why urban sickle cell patients quit hydroxyurea
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Femoral head decompression relieves SCD hip pain
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Femoral head core decompression with bone marrow aspirate concentrate appears to reduce hip joint pain for sickle cell...
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Orthopedic complications in sickle cell require prompt action
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Orthopedic crises are common in patients with sickle cell disease, and consultation with an orthopedic surgeon is...
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Oral voxelotor improves hemoglobin in sickle cell disease
AMSTERDAM – The investigational agent may have disease modifying effects, researchers reported.
News
The costs of surviving cancer
Annual out-of-pocket spending is 60% higher for survivors, the CDC reported.
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Widespread hyperpigmented plaques
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Gabapentin falls short in treating sickle cell pain
NEW ORLEANS – Gabapentin plus standard therapy produced results similar to those of placebo plus standard therapy.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC warns against misuse of opioid-prescribing guideline
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are advising against misapplication of the agency’s guideline on opioid prescribing....