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Tofacitinib and TNF inhibitors show similar VTE rates
A review of more than 50,000 U.S. rheumatoid arthritis patients shows similar venous thromboembolism rates with tofacitinib and TNF inhibition.
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All patients with VTE have a high risk of recurrence
Researchers suggest rethinking categorization of patients with incident venous thromboembolism.
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Portable hematology analyzer gets FDA nod
The HemoScreen hematology analyzer can perform a complete blood count at the point of care.
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Researchers seek more sickle cell drug research
BETHESDA, MD – While there are experimental treatments such as ...
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Primary care needs pile up for sickle cell patients
BETHESDA, MD. – With people often surviving into middle age with SCD, physicians need to keep in mind the routine complications of aging in these...
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Sickle cell disease gene therapy seen advancing
BETHESDA, MD. – NIH conference highlights experimental gene therapies for SCD and thalassemia, with further updates on this work slated for ASH’s...
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Bleeding score could help identify hemophilia
The International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis–Bleeding Assessment Tool appears to accurately identify hemophilia A and B.
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Palliative care update highlights role of nonspecialists
The latest guideline revision aims to establish a foundation for “gold-standard” palliative care.
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Few clinical outcomes convincingly linked to sickle cell trait
The systematic review showed evidence to support sickle cell trait as a risk factor for proteinuria and chronic kidney disease.
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Cardiovascular disease risk unchanged in men with hemophilia A
Concerns about an elevated cardiovascular disease risk in hemophilia A patients may be unfounded, a new study suggests.
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Protocol violations, missed transfusions among blood delivery errors
BOSTON – Nearly one-third of transfusion errors reported by pediatric units were linked to a “this kid is special” hubris among providers,...