Hematology
Fecal Calprotectin Predicts Complete Mucosal Healing in UC
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by a disease course involving relapses and remissions. Historically, clinical remission was the major treatment target for patients with UC. More...13 Nov 2017
Genetics Helps Determine Warfarin Dose for Joint Surgery
A five-year study – the Genetics Informatics Trial of Warfarin to Prevent Deep Venous Thrombosis (GIFT) – finds that genetic testing can help determine the safest dose of the blood thinner warfarin, with fewer side effects, for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery. More...06 Nov 2017
Experts Recommend Fewer Tests for Hospitalized Patients
Routine daily laboratory testing of hospitalized patients reflects a wasteful clinical practice that threatens the value of health care. Initiatives from numerous professional societies have identified repetitive laboratory testing in the face of clinical stability as low value care. More...31 Oct 2017
Usutu Virus Infections Found among Austrian Blood Donors
Usutu virus (USUV) is an African mosquito-borne flavivirus belonging to the Japanese encephalitis virus serocomplex. USUV is closely related to Murray Valley encephalitis virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, and West Nile virus (WNV). More...24 Oct 2017
Umbilical Cord Bilirubin Predicts Neonatal Jaundice
Hyperbilirubinemia is one of the commonest causes of admission to hospital in the neonatal period amongst term babies in all settings. Prevention of serious complications depends on effective early treatment, but clinically significant jaundice may not develop until one or more days after delivery. More...17 Oct 2017
Genetic Testing Determines Safest Dose of Blood Thinner
Warfarin, commonly known as Coumadin, is frequently used to prevent a life-threatening blood clot. It is often prescribed to people having hip or knee replacement surgery, as well as to individuals with certain heart conditions that leave them vulnerable to a stroke. More...12 Oct 2017
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New Test Rapidly Diagnoses Preeclampsia
Revision of Guidelines Beneficial for Assessing Orthostatic Hypotension
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Platelet Counts Compared for Thalassemia Patients
FDA Approves New Diagnostic Tool for Leukemias and Lymphomas
Fully Automated Coagulation System Launched
Next-Generation Hematology Analyzer Introduced
Peripheral Blood Smears Still Need Evaluation
Hemosiderosis Screening Assessed for Multiple Transfusion Patients
Elevated Blood Platelet Count Predicts Cancer
Panel Developed for Immunophenotyping Lymphocytes
Apheresis System with Secondary Devices Evaluated
Hospital-Acquired Anemia Affects One-Third of Patients
Clotting Assay Predicts Patient Transfusion Needs
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