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Conference Coverage
For men with SCD and priapism, hypoxia may prompt RBC adhesion
WASHINGTON – A newly developed biochip allows in vitro examination of microfluidics in sickle cell disease.
Article
Thrombocytopenia and neutropenia: A structured approach to evaluation
These algorithms and tables will help you quickly assess the severity of the 2 blood abnormalities and delineate between life-threatening and...
Conference Coverage
IV superior to oral treatment for iron deficiency during pregnancy
AUSTIN, TEX. – Improving anemia treatment beyond the standard oral supplements could have a large effect on decreasing pregnancy complications.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Anemia more than doubles risk of postpartum depression
AUSTIN, TEX. – Next steps are to see whether correcting anemia prevents depression.
Conference Coverage
Does warfarin cause acute kidney injury?
SAN DIEGO – Consider increased monitoring of renal function in certain patients.
Video
Vascular Risk: What’s Really Important?
In this "3 in 3" video, Joyce L. Ross, MSN, ANP, CLS, CRNP, FPCNA, FNLA, discusses the keys to when evaluating the patient for vascular disease....
Clinical Review
Acute Management of Severe Asymptomatic Hypertension
Hypertension is the most common chronic condition in the US, and when blood pressure spikes, it can indicate a hypertensive urgency or emergency....
CE/CME
Diagnosing and Classifying Anemia in Adult Primary Care
Although accreditation for this CE/CME activity has expired, and the posttest is no longer available, you can still read the full article.
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Clinical Review
Easy Bruising, Low Platelets, Recent Coldlike Illness
News
‘Perfect Storm’ of Depression, Stress Raises Risk of MI, Death
Key clinical point: Concurrent depression and stress in CHD patients may increase the early risk of MI and death. Major finding: CHD patients with...