Hematology
From the Journals
Increased death rate with platelets for aspirin/clopidogrel GI bleed
Patients with normal platelet counts who have a GI bleed while on antiplatelets were almost six times more likely to die in the hospital if they...
Clinical Review
Hypertension in the ED
Most ED patients with hypertension will present either without symptoms or with only mild headache. This review covers the most up-to-date...
Conference Coverage
Early intensive prophylaxis provides better QoL in hemophilia
Key clinical point: Early initiation of intensive bleeding prophylaxis was associated with significantly better health-related quality of life (...
News
Sickle cell trait raises exertional rhabdomyolysis risk
Among blacks soldiers, sickle cell trait doesn’t raise the risk of death but does raise the risk of exertional rhabdomyolysis.
Conference Coverage
Hemophilia guideline recommends integrated care model
Key clinical point: An integrated care model is recommended as optimal for management of persons with hemophilia. Major finding: The joint...
Conference Coverage
End-of-life aggressive cancer care continues despite recommendations
Key clinical point: End-of-life aggressive cancer care continues unabated despite Choosing Wisely recommendations. Major finding: Three-quarters...
Conference Coverage
Idarucizumab may reverse dabigatran anticoagulation in intracranial hemorrhage
Key clinical point: An ongoing investigation suggests that idarucizumab can reliably stop intracranial hemorrhage associated with dabigatran...
Case Reports
Case Report: Acute Intermittent Porphyria
A 34-year-old pregnant woman presented for evaluation of severe, persistent abdominal pain.
News
Caplacizumab induces rapid resolution of acute TTP
Caplacizumab induces faster resolution of acute episodes of acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura than does conventional therapy by...
News
New guidelines update VTE treatment recommendations
Compression stockings are out for preventing postthrombotic syndrome
Conference Coverage
WDC: Hemoglobin A1c screening catches diabetes in the hospital
In newly admitted patients with plasma glucose levels at or above 140 mg/dL, check hemoglobin A1c level to screen for diabetes.