Hematology
News
FDA approves caplacizumab for aTTP
The injection is approved in combination with plasma exchange and immunosuppressive therapy for adults with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenia...
Conference Coverage
Biomarkers predict VTE risk with menopausal oral hormone therapy
CHICAGO – Pretreatment high D-dimer spells 500% increased VTE risk on oral hormone therapy.
Clinical Inquiries
What’s the best VTE treatment for patients with cancer?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No head-to-head studies directly compare all the main treatments for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in cancer patients. Long-...
Applied Evidence
Strategies for caring for the well cancer survivor
Surveillance of existing cancer, management of treatment-related adverse effects, and screening for second cancers are key to the care you'll...
From the Journals
Meta-analysis: IVIG bests anti-D on platelet count in pediatric ITP
But the clinical significance of this finding is unclear because of the lack of data on bleeding symptoms, according to authors of the meta-...
Applied Evidence
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...
From the Journals
Matched transplant improves stroke risk indicator in sickle cell anemia
Matched sibling donor hematopoietic stem cell transplants reduced an indicator of stroke risk, suggesting that the intervention may improve...
Photo Rounds
Bilateral nonpitting edema and xerotic skin
When treatment for cellulitis and a suspected exacerbation of congestive heart failure failed, we ordered a biopsy. The pathology report made the...
From the Journals
Plerixafor produced dramatic responses in severe WHIM syndrome
The treatment was effective and well tolerated in patients who could not receive granulocyte colony-stimulating factor therapy.
Photo Rounds
Purpuric lesions on extremities
From the Journals
Poor-prognosis cancers linked to highest suicide risk in first year
Pancreatic and lung cancer patients had high rates of suicide in comparison to the general population, while breast and prostate cancer patients...