Hematology
News
FDA approves DNA-based blood type test
This is the first molecular-based test for red blood cell types to report genotypes in its results.
Case Reports
Acute Superior Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis in a Young Patient Without Risk Factors
In this case report, the authors address the diagnostic challenges of a young, healthy patient who presented to the ED with unrelenting abdominal...
From the Journals
Crizanlizumab relieves sickle cell crises across subgroups
The post hoc analysis of the SUSTAIN trial showed a significant decrease in painful vaso-occlusive crises.
Conference Coverage
Five “can’t miss” oncologic emergencies
All patients with suspected leukemias should be admitted.
From the Journals
Coagulopathy outbreak underscores danger of synthetic cannabinoids
Four patients died after developing spontaneous intracranial bleeding.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA gives green light to freeze-dried plasma in combat
Although the FDA is still working to approve the product for general use, it authorized its use in combat-related emergency situations.
Case Reports
Digital Ischemia From Accidental Epinephrine Injection
A 28-year-old woman presented to the ED after accidentally injecting the entire contents of an epinephrine autoinjector into her right thumb.
Case Reports
Rapid Deterioration and Death Caused by Bilateral Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens
A 58-year-old woman with a history of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism presented for evaluation of significant back and leg pain and...
Feature
Acute Limb Arterial Ischemia
Although acute limb ischemia is a relatively rare condition, it is a true medical emergency requiring prompt diagnosis and management to prevent...
From the Journals
Blood transfusions are dropping in U.S. hospitals
The frequency of red blood cell transfusions declined between 2011 and 2014, but what’s driving the change?
Conference Coverage
Spray-dried plasma inches toward clinical trials
In vitro studies show strong results for spray-dried plasma, which could have implications on the battlefield.