Tag: Blood Disorders
Risk of S. aureus Bacteremia Up in Patients on Glucocorticoids
Community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia risk rose along with the dosage
ASCO: Adding Daratumumab Early in Myeloma Treatment Efficacious
Response rate doubled for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
Ixazomib Ups Progression-Free Survival in Multiple Myeloma
Up in all prespecified patient groups, including those with high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities
Pathogen Reduction System Prevents Malaria Via Transfusion
Plasmodium inactivation in whole blood reduces incidence of transfusion-transmitted malaria
Ten Cases of Rare Bloodstream Infection Reported in Illinois
Cases of infection from the bacterium Elizabethkingia included six deaths
Metal Up in Blood With Titanium Growth Guidance Sliding Device
Increased content of metal ion in blood and tissue around implanted device in children with scoliosis
Guidance Issued on Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Obese
DOAC use not recommended for patients with BMI >40 kg/m² and weight >120 kg
Variation in Estimates of Sepsis-Linked Mortality by Data Source
Variation seen comparing mortality based on deaths certificates and health services utilization data
Niacin-ER May Be Overlooked Cause of Thrombocytopenia
Researchers also note marked improvement in hemoglobin upon drug discontinuation in anemia
FDA Allows Use of Investigational Zika Test for Blood Donations
But agency still asks those who've possibly been exposed to the virus to forgo giving blood right now
