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Position Statement Developed for Managing Blood Cancers in Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2025 – In a new position statement published online Jan. 3 in The Lancet Haematology, guidelines are presented for the management of acute leukemia and aggressive lymphomas in...
American Society of Hematology, Dec. 7 to 10
The annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology was held from Dec. 7 to 10 in San Diego and attracted participants from around the world, including hematology specialists as well as clinical ...
Red Cross Issues Blood Shortage Alert as Summer Heat Cuts Donations
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2024 – This summer's blistering temperatures have helped prompt an emergency blood shortage, the American Red Cross has warned. Heat waves affected almost 100 blood drives last ...
Mentorship Program in Classical Hematology Facilitates Career Development
MONDAY, Aug. 5, 2024 – A mentorship pilot program in classical hematology can facilitate career development and improve retention in the field, according to a study published online Aug. 1 in Blood...
CDC Warns of Shortage of Bottles Needed for Crucial Blood Tests
WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2024 – Hospitals and clinical laboratories across the United States are facing a critical shortage of bottles used to culture blood samples, federal health officials report....
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Varies With Different Definitions
MONDAY, June 10, 2024 – The prevalence of iron deficiency varies significantly with three different definitions, according to a study published online June 7 in JAMA Network Open. James C. Barton,...