A group of US-based hemophilia experts summarized unmet needs in mild to moderate hemophilia and provided suggestions for healthcare professionals to optimally manage their patients with this challenging condition.
This review of the guidelines is presented as 6 questions and answers that help direct treatment decision for patients 65 and older with newly diagnosed AML.
A year-end update on WM, a distinct entity of lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma presenting with monoclonal pleomorphic immunoglobulin M (IgM) proteins, was recently published in the American Journal of Hematology.
Review highlights current approaches to risk stratification, differential diagnosis, and the optimal use of current treatment options for polycythemia vera.
A systematic review of studies focused on strategies to improve patient comfort and compliance with radiotherapy treatment plans, finding that aromatherapy strategies show promise in this setting.
These guidelines from ASH, ISTH, NHF, and WFH are intended to support patients, clinicians, and healthcare professionals in their decisions affecting the management of VWD.
As follicular lymphoma (FL) survival rates have improved, concern that patients are at increased risk for the development of a secondary primary malignancy (SPM) has arisen.
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells can kill off-target tumor cells in the vicinity of the target cells, a phenomenon known as bystander killing. Modulating the expression of the protein mediating this process—Fas—could be a strategy to improve CAR-T efficacy.
The American Cancer Society’s annual report approximates the new cancer diagnoses and deaths expected in 2021 and identifies impactful patterns in oncology care.
Anna Lembke, MD, discusses how patients who use drugs are affected by the convergence of 2 public health emergencies – increasing overdose rates, and the COVID-19 pandemic – and addresses controversial solutions proposed by other investigators.
The Office for Civil Rights in the US Department of Health and Human Services announced proposed changes to strengthen patients’ rights to access their own health information, improve care coordination, and reduce regulatory burdens.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s updated Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for multiple myeloma newly include 3 new selinexor-containing regimens.
A recently published review outlines the approach to the treatment of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy using patient case studies from their clinical practice in a Netherlands-based academic hospital.
Investigators discussed their clinical approaches to the diagnosis and management of malignant infantile osteopetrosis, as well as the management of long-term posttrasnplant complications.
To accommodate patients remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, practices may have expanded personnel access to protected health information and relied on devices that might be vulnerable to cyber attacks.
The British Society for Haematology released an updated guideline, listing recommendations for the diagnosis and management of hairy cell leukemia and hairy cell variant.
Experts discuss clinical, pathologic, and genomic features of Burkitt lymphoma in adults, as well as standard and emerging treatment options for this patient population.
A pair of researchers discuss the treatment and specific clinical challenges associated with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in women who are pregnant.
In addition to age, sex, and comorbidities, a new study flagged uncontrolled cancer and renal insufficiency as key prognostic factors for COVID-19 outcomes.
Investigators summarized current literature surrounding the diagnosis and risk-stratification of PV and ET, and reviewed available and upcoming therapies.
Depending on the type and stage of lymphoma, physicians may choose to avoid having their patients undergo radiation therapy for fear of potential toxic effects in organs.
Small studies, the absence of subtypes, and a historical lack of genetic information has stopped past studies from triggering meaningful public health change, a review asserts.
The British Society for Haematology has published updated guidelines for the diagnosis and management of chronic myeloid leukemia in adults and children.
TTP is a rare disease that clinicians may not often treat; however, it is important to be aware of new developments for the treatment of this patient population.
Recent guidelines have provided additional information on the treatment, management, and risk-stratifications of acute myeloid leukemia in older patients.
An overview of the diagnosis and management of MDS, including recent treatment, was discussed in a paper published in the American Journal of Hematology.