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Stem cell transplant after CAR T cells may reduce B-ALL relapse risk
SAN DIEGO – Patients with no history of hematopoietic cell transplant may benefit from consolidation after receiving a CD19-specific CAR T-cell...
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Heavy menstrual bleeding in teens often linked to bleeding disorders
Over one-third of adolescents presenting with heavy menstrual bleeding were diagnosed with a bleeding disorder after screening.
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Under Trump, number of uninsured kids rose for first time this decade
After years of steady decline, the number of U.S. children without health insurance rose by 276,000 in 2017.
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FDA approves emapalumab for primary HLH
Emapalumab (Gamifant) is expected to be available in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2019.
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FDA approves first treatment for primary HLH
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Lower threshold for platelet transfusions appears safer
A lower threshold for platelet transfusions may be safer for preterm infants with severe thrombocytopenia, a new study suggests. Researchers...
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Palliative care guidelines relevant for hematologists, doc says
The latest edition of the national palliative care guidelines provides new clinical strategies relevant to hematology practice in the United...
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Collaboration is key to bridging the AYA cancer care divide
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Few clinical outcomes convincingly linked to sickle cell trait
The systematic review showed evidence to support sickle cell trait as a risk factor for proteinuria and chronic kidney disease.
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Team tracks changes in height, weight in pediatric ALL
New research suggests several factors may be associated with the risk of short stature and excess weight gain in children with acute lymphoblastic...