Hematology
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.
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Caplacizumab induces rapid resolution of acute TTP
Caplacizumab induces faster resolution of acute episodes of acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura than does conventional therapy by...
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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.
Conference Coverage

Expert shares ‘recipe’ for kidney stone disease
What factors are driving the rise in kidney stone disease prevalence?
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Study characterizes intracerebral hemorrhage with new oral anticoagulants
Key clinical point: Intracerebral hemorrhage related to new oral anticoagulants frequently involves hematoma expansion and doesn’t appear to...
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FDA approves treatment for chemotherapy ODs, life-threatening toxicities
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ASH: Prasugrel does not reduce vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell anemia
Platelet inhibitor prasugrel has failed to show a significant reduction in the rate of vaso-occlusive crises events in children and adolescents...
Clinical Review

Nausea and Vomiting in Cancer: It's Not Always the Chemotherapy
While a frequent presentation in patients with cancer, symptoms are not always treatment-related and may signal a more serious cause.
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