Hematology
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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...
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100 coauthored papers, 10 years: Cancer transplant pioneers model 'team science'
MSKCC medical oncologists share expertise in HSCT, Spanish background, a gift for mentoring, and 100 peer-reviewed publications written together...
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Rituximab and COVID-19 vaccines: Studies begin to answer key questions
This article aims to summarize the latest research on how rituximab affects humoral and cell-mediated response following a COVID-19 vaccine...
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Can extended anticoagulation prophylaxis after discharge prevent thromboembolism?
A meta-analysis confirmed the benefit of thromboprophylaxis with a direct oral anticoagulant for high-risk nonsurgical patients after hospital...
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DKMS: Small nonprofit to world’s largest stem cell donor registry
A German family’s tragedy launched DKMS, a multinational organization whose goal is to “delete blood cancer.”
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CVS Caremark formulary change freezes out apixaban
The decision doesn’t affect patients on a Medicare or Medicaid plan but hits those taking the popular anticoagulant who have select commercial...