Tag: Blood Disorders
More Academic Success Found for Men Versus Women in Hematology
Caregiving responsibilities reduced academic productivity in men but had no impact among women
Blood Mercury Levels Linked to Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Increased blood total mercury levels, methylmercury levels linked to increased odds of NMSC
High-Dose IV Vitamin C Does Not Speed Resolution of Septic Shock
Combination of vitamin C, hydrocortisone, thiamine not superior to usual care with hydrocortisone alone
Sepsis Associated With Almost 20 Percent of Global Deaths
Sepsis incidence and mortality decreased from 1990 to 2017, but considerable regional variation identified
Incidental Lymphopenia Linked to Increased Risk for Mortality
Higher risk seen for all-cause, cancer, and CV, respiratory, and infectious disease mortality
Guidance Issued for Hepatic, Mesenteric Circulation Disorders
Recommendations address bleeding and thrombotic risk in cirrhosis; portal, mesenteric vein thrombosis
NFL Joins Blood Drive by Giving Away Two Super Bowl Tickets
People who donate blood or platelets by Jan. 19 will be entered automatically in the drawing
Risk for Blood Clots Increased With PICC Placement in Children
CLABSI, CVC malfunction risks also up for PICCs versus tunneled lines in children
American Society of Hematology, Dec. 7-10
The 61st American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition The annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology was held from Dec....
Fresh Red Blood Cell Transfusion No Better in Critically Ill Children
Incidence of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome similar with use of fresh, standard-issue RBCs
