Research Summaries

Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia
09/24/2018
In a recent study, researchers examined the relapse rate and possible influencing factors—including treatment with rituximab—in patients with autoimmune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
09/24/2018
Hematology
Hematology
08/22/2018
In a cohort of children with refractory immune thrombocytopenic purpura, researchers compared effects of a combination therapy vs dexamethasone alone.
08/22/2018
Hematology
Hematology
08/22/2018
In a cohort of children with refractory immune thrombocytopenic purpura, researchers compared effects of a combination therapy vs dexamethasone alone.
08/22/2018
sickle cell disease
sickle cell disease
08/09/2018
Shaina M. Willen, MD, pediatric hematologist at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discusses the recent FDA approval of L-glutamine oral powder for sickle cell disease - the first FDA-approved...
08/09/2018
sickle cell disease
sickle cell disease
08/03/2018
Shaina M. Willen, MD, pediatric hematologist at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discusses the recent FDA approval of L-glutamine oral powder for sickle cell disease - the first FDA-approved...
08/03/2018
bleeding
bleeding
07/11/2018
For this study, the researchers examined the risk factors for bleeding in adults with immune thrombocytopenia, including the platelet count thresholds. To see their results, read more.
07/11/2018
Hematology
Hematology
06/18/2018
The authors of a new study recently aimed to explore the incidence of postoperative venous thromboembolism among more than 750,000 surgical patients who underwent blood transfusions.
06/18/2018
Hematology
Hematology
06/18/2018
The authors of a new study recently aimed to explore the incidence of postoperative venous thromboembolism among more than 750,000 surgical patients who underwent blood transfusions.
06/18/2018
Hematology
Hematology
06/18/2018
Previous research has shown fatigue as a key morbidity in patients with thrombocytopenia, but there is limited information on the full impact of ITP on patient’s quality of life.
06/18/2018
Hematology
Hematology
06/18/2018
Previous research has shown fatigue as a key morbidity in patients with thrombocytopenia, but there is limited information on the full impact of ITP on patient’s quality of life.
06/18/2018