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The prevalence of folate deficiency is 14.1 percent among patients with multiple myeloma

Prevalence of Folate Deficiency 14.1 Percent in Multiple Myeloma

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Patients with low folate levels were significantly younger than those with normal folate
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is infrequent in patients undergoing cardiac surgery

PF4/Heparin Antibodies Predict Mortality in HIT

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Findings among patients with thrombocytopenia
Third-trimester screening for alloimmunization in Rhesus c-negative women improves detection and treatment of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn

Third-Trimester Screen Detects Late Alloimmunization

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Detection through additional screening facilitates timely treatment
For hospitalized patients

Daily INR Measurement Best for Hospitalized Patients on Warfarin

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Increased odds of warfarin-associated adverse events in patients for whom INR not measured daily
Men who have sex with men who have abstained from sex for one year will now be allowed to donate blood in the United States. The new policy

FDA Lifts Ban on Blood Donations by Men Who Have Sex With Men

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National blood surveillance system will help agency ensure safety of the blood supply
About 20 percent of patients administered fresh frozen plasma (FFP) to reverse warfarin anticoagulation develop pulmonary complications

Dose-Linked Pulmonary Complications After FFP Infusion

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In warfarin reversal, highest risk with more than three units of fresh frozen plasma

American Society of Hematology, Dec. 5-8

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The 57th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition The annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology was held from Dec....
Vonvendi has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with von Willebrand disease.

FDA Approves Vonvendi to Treat von Willebrand Disease

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Approved for the as-needed treatment and control of bleeding episodes in adults
For children with lactic acidosis due to severe anemia

ASH: Longer Red Blood Cell Unit Storage Noninferior

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Longer-storage RBC units non-inferior for children with lactic acidosis due to anemia
For critically ill patients

Transfusion, Mortality Link Varies With Hemoglobin Levels

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For ICU patients, hemoglobin level thresholds vary with presence of comorbid heart disease