Hematology (all articles)

Randomized Trial: Ibrutinib Regimens vs. Chemoimmunotherapy in Older Patients with Untreated CLL

3 Dec, 2018 | 23:39h | UTC

Ibrutinib Regimens versus Chemoimmunotherapy in Older Patients with Untreated CLL – New England Journal of Medicine (free)

Commentary: ASH 2018: Ibrutinib Alone or in Combination With Rituximab vs Bendamustine Plus Rituximab in Older Patients With CLL – The ASCO Post (free)

 

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Study: Hydroxyurea for Children with Sickle Cell Anemia in Sub-Saharan Africa

2 Dec, 2018 | 23:28h | UTC

Hydroxyurea for Children with Sickle Cell Anemia in Sub-Saharan Africa – New England Journal of Medicine (free)

Commentaries: Studies Show Improved Sickle Cell Disease Outcomes Worldwide – American Society of Hematology (free) AND ASH 2018: Large Single-Arm Trial of Hydroxyurea for Sickle Cell Anemia in Sub-Saharan Africa – The ASCO Post (free) AND Sickle cell anemia treatment safely lowers disease burden in African children – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (free) AND ‘From Nothing to Gangbusters’: A Treatment for Sickle-Cell Disease Proves Effective in Africa – New England Journal of Medicine (10 articles per month are free)

 

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Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Polycythaemia Vera

30 Nov, 2018 | 02:51h | UTC

A guideline for the diagnosis and management of polycythaemia vera. A British Society for Haematology Guideline (free)

 

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New ASH Clinical Practice Guidelines on Venous Thromboembolism

30 Nov, 2018 | 02:53h | UTC

ASH Clinical Practice Guidelines on Venous Thromboembolism – American Society of Hematology (free)

News Release: New clinical practice guidelines for venous thromboembolism (free)

 

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Systematic Review: Effect of Testing for Cancer in People with Unprovoked VTE

30 Nov, 2018 | 01:46h | UTC

Effect of testing for cancer on cancer‐ or venous thromboembolism (VTE)‐related mortality and morbidity in people with unprovoked VTE – Cochrane Library (free)

Summary: Effect of testing for cancer (on cancer and blood clot-related death and illness) in people with unprovoked blood clots in the legs and lungs – Cochrane Library (free)

 

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Review: Antithrombotic Therapies for Elderly Patients

30 Nov, 2018 | 01:35h | UTC

Antithrombotic therapies for elderly patients: handling problems originating from their comorbidities – Clinical Interventions in Aging (free)

 

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Aplastic Anemia: Etiology, Molecular Pathogenesis, and Emerging Concepts

30 Nov, 2018 | 01:30h | UTC

Aplastic anemia: Etiology, molecular pathogenesis, and emerging concepts – European Journal of Haematology (free)

 

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Review: Peripheral Nervous System Involvement in Lymphoproliferative Disorders

30 Nov, 2018 | 01:21h | UTC

Peripheral Nervous System Involvement in Lymphoproliferative Disorders – Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases (free)

 

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NCCN Guideline: Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolic Disease

25 Nov, 2018 | 20:42h | UTC

NCCN Guidelines Insights: Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolic Disease, Version 2.2018 – Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (free)

 

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Multiple myeloma: 2018 Update on Diagnosis, Risk‐Stratification, and Management

25 Nov, 2018 | 20:36h | UTC

Multiple myeloma: 2018 update on diagnosis, risk‐stratification, and management – American Journal of Hematology (free)

 

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Guideline: First-Line Treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

25 Nov, 2018 | 20:19h | UTC

Canadian evidence-based guideline for the first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia – Current Oncology (free)

 

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Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Primary Central Nervous System Diffuse Large B‐cell lymphoma

25 Nov, 2018 | 20:13h | UTC

Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of primary central nervous system diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma – British Society for Haematology (free)

 

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Systematic Review: Clinical Outcomes Associated With Sickle Cell Trait

17 Nov, 2018 | 23:39h | UTC

Clinical Outcomes Associated With Sickle Cell Trait: A Systematic Review – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Links between SCT and adverse outcomes – HematologyTimes (free)

 

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Review: Interruption and Reversal of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Preprocedural and Acute Settings

16 Nov, 2018 | 03:28h | UTC

Interruption and Reversal of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Preprocedural and Acute Settings – Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (free)

Source: Medscape

 

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Randomized Trial: Platelet-Transfusion Thresholds in Neonates

5 Nov, 2018 | 12:10h | UTC

Randomized Trial of Platelet-Transfusion Thresholds in Neonates – New England Journal of Medicine (free)

Commentaries: Lower threshold for platelet transfusions appears safer – HematologyTimes (free)

 

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Systematic Review: Stroke Prevention in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

5 Nov, 2018 | 12:05h | UTC

Stroke Prevention in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review Update – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (free)

Full Report: Stroke Prevention in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review Update (free PDF)

 

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Review: Cancer-Associated Thrombosis

5 Nov, 2018 | 11:51h | UTC

Cancer-Associated Thrombosis: An Overview of Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Treatment – Cancers (free)

 

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NICE Guideline: Multiple Myeloma

2 Nov, 2018 | 02:33h | UTC

Myeloma: diagnosis and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)

 

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Randomized Trial: Intravenous Iron in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis

2 Nov, 2018 | 02:30h | UTC

Intravenous Iron in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis – New England Journal of Medicine (free)

“Proactive administration of high-dose iv iron did not adversely affect mortality or CV events, but enabled reduced erythropoiesis-stimulating agent dosing and transfusion rates.” (via @NatRevNeph see Tweet)

 

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Guideline: Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing Elective Invasive Procedures

26 Oct, 2018 | 02:58h | UTC

Management of antiplatelet therapy in patients undergoing elective invasive procedures. Proposals from the French Working Group on perioperative haemostasis (GIHP) and the French Study Group on thrombosis and haemostasis (GFHT). In collaboration with the French Society for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine (SFAR) (free)

 

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Cohort Study: Aspirin vs. Other Anticoagulants for Prevention of VTE After Total Knee Arthroplasty

19 Oct, 2018 | 00:06h | UTC

Association of Aspirin With Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared With Other Anticoagulants: A Noninferiority Analysis – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: More Research Supports Use of Aspirin Alone to Prevent VTE After Knee Replacement Surgery – TCTMD (free) AND Aspirin Noninferior to Other Anticoagulants in Knee Arthroplasty – Journal Watch (free)

Related Randomized Trial: Aspirin Starting Five Days After Hip or Knee Arthroplasty for VTE Prophylaxis (link to abstract, video summary and commentary)

 

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Review: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

16 Oct, 2018 | 23:37h | UTC

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: An Update on Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies – Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis (free)

Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter

 

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Study: Classification and Personalized Prognosis in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

16 Oct, 2018 | 23:27h | UTC

Classification and Personalized Prognosis in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms – New England Journal of Medicine (free for a limited period)

 

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Review: Cancer-Associated Thrombosis

16 Oct, 2018 | 21:45h | UTC

Cancer-Associated Thrombosis: An Overview of Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Treatment – Cancers (free)

 

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Review: Rare Congenital Bleeding Disorders

16 Oct, 2018 | 21:37h | UTC

Rare congenital bleeding disorders – Annals of Translational Medicine (free)

 

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