Risk Factors Identified for All-Cause Mortality in Cancer Patients With COVID-19
Researchers assessed the risk for all-cause mortality in cancer patients with COVID-19.
General Hematology
FDA Issues Safety Alert Regarding Use of Hydroxyethyl Starch Products
There are currently 4 FDA-approved hydroxyethyl starch products on the market.
Blood Shortage Causes Surgery Delays in New England
While periodic, localized blood shortages are not uncommon, this shortage is ‘unprecedented in its scope.
Many Young Cancer Survivors Report COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
37.1 percent of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors report vaccine hesitancy; higher odds of hesitancy for females.
Convalescent Plasma Use Inversely Linked to COVID-19 Mortality
Reduction in CCP use may have resulted in 29,000 excess deaths in the U.S. from mid-November 2020 to February 2021.
More Diversity in Medicine, More Equity in Health Care Urgently Needed
The field of medicine has been plagued by the underrepresentation of African Americans, people of Hispanic heritage, and Native Americans, as well as institutional racism and sexism that have persisted for decades.
Financial Penalties for Dialysis Centers Do Not Increase Performance
Performance-based financial penalties not associated with improvement in total performance scores, specific measures.
Red Cross Warns of Severe Blood Shortage
Hospitals’ need for blood on the rise as they deal with many patients who delayed care due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tips on Managing Pediatric Anxiety in Primary Care
NP expert discusses screening and treatments for anxiety in children and adolescents in the primary care setting.
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Challenge to Affordable Care Act
Ruling did not address whether the Obama-era law can continue without a provision that requires Americans obtain insurance or pay a penalty.
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