Research Summaries

Hematology
Hematology
05/03/2018
In a study of data from 2009 to 2013, researchers assessed incidence and complication rates, outcomes, and disease burden of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in the United States.
05/03/2018
FDA
FDA
04/18/2018
After reviewing data from 2 randomized placebo-controlled Phase 3 trials and an open-label extension, the FDA has approved a new option for the treatment of adults with chronic immune thrombocytopenia. ...
04/18/2018
Hematology
Hematology
04/16/2018
In a recent study, researchers sought to examine trends of splenectomy in hospitalizations with ITP, and the factors associated with splenectomy during these encounters.
04/16/2018
Hematology
Hematology
04/16/2018
In a recent study, researchers sought to examine trends of splenectomy in hospitalizations with ITP, and the factors associated with splenectomy during these encounters.
04/16/2018
Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma
03/28/2018
It is currently unclear how to best screen populations at risk for multiple myeloma and evaluate the potential effectiveness of early interventions. Using a computational model, researchers investigated...
03/28/2018
Hypertension
Hypertension
03/23/2018
In a recent analysis of the Framingham Heart Study Original Cohort, researchers assessed 1252 individuals in order to determine whether there exists a common threshold level above which blood pressure rise...
03/23/2018
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
03/21/2018
In a new study of 57,058 individuals, researchers examined the relationship between common pain medications and the risk of cardiovascular complications.
03/21/2018
Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Myeloma
03/20/2018
An analysis of patient data from the Nurses’ Health Study, Health Professional Follow-Up Study and Women’s Health Study is leading researchers to make associations between age and modifiable risk factors...
03/20/2018
anemia
anemia
03/09/2018
Previous evidence regarding this potential association has been conflicting. In a recent study, researchers aimed to clarify this relationship further.
03/09/2018
Hematology
Hematology
02/16/2018