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Team calls for change in warfarin dosing algorithms
Photo courtesy of NIGMS Investigators have proposed the use of race-stratified algorithms to help clinicians better calculate the appropriate...
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Hodgkin lymphoma incidence on the decline worldwide
Photo courtesy of NIH In trying to estimate the global cancer burden, researchers found that cases of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) have decreased...
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Understanding taste dysfunction in cancer
Image by Jonas Töle Investigators have identified a molecular pathway that aids the renewal of taste buds, and they believe this discovery may...
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Urine test could reduce need for blood samples
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DART molecule proves active against AML
Photo by Sakurai Midori An artificial antibody that redirects T cells to target cancer cells shows promise for treating acute myeloid leukemia (...
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Bridge therapy may be detrimental for some VTE patients
Anticoagulant bridge therapy may be harmful for patients with a low to moderate risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to research...
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PBM program improves outcomes, study shows
Photo by Elise Amendola A patient blood management (PBM) program can reduce transfusion use, cut costs, and improve outcomes in cardiac surgery...
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CAR T-cell therapy appears feasible in HL
LONDON—Results of a small, phase 1 trial suggest CD30-directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is feasible in patients with...
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Reducing distress in caregivers of HSCT recipients
Photo by Chad McNeeley Research has shown that caring for cancer patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) can have negative...
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Study quantifies VTE risk with different birth control pills
Results of a large, retrospective study support the association between newer contraceptive pills and a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE...
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Histone variant may contribute to lymphoma
Image by Eric Smith Researchers say they have identified histone chaperones that play an important role in the structure of chromatin. The team...
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Team says delayed cord clamping can’t hurt
Photo by Meutia Chaerani and Indradi Soemardjan New research suggests that delayed umbilical cord clamping in full-term infants may confer some...
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FDA clears test to detect bacteria in platelets
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the authorized use of Verax Biomedical’s Platelet PGD Test, which detects bacteria in...
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Optimal duration of DAPT still unclear
Photo by Sage Ross A systematic review of published evidence has failed to elucidate the optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in...
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Herbs reduce fatigue in cancer patients
Photo by Alexander Baxevanis An herbal mixture used in traditional Chinese medicine can reduce fatigue in cancer patients, results of a phase 1/2...