Hematology
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Asparaginase in ALL: Innovative Ways to Manage Toxicity
In treating this pediatric leukemia, hematologists are embracing new strategies to prevent toxicity and improve efficacy.
Letters from Maine
A Counterintuitive Approach to Lowering Cholesterol in Children
With parental help, self-generated activity is a skill that can be regained if sedentary behavior is curtailed.
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Sickle Cell Gene Therapy ‘Truly Transformative’
New research on a just-approved gene therapy for sickle cell disease shows the efficacy of a single infusion of lovo-cel.
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Study confirms small blood cancer risk from CT scans
New research suggests that radiation exposure from CT scans heightens the risk of blood cancer in people under age 22.
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FDA approves first tx for rare, deadly clotting disorder
First drug to treat TTP. a rare, lethal blood clotting disorder, has been greenlighted by the FDA.
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Children with sickle cell disease at risk for vision loss
“Our data underscores the need for patients – including pediatric patients – with sickle cell disease to get routine ophthalmic screenings along...
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Pediatrician with SCD gives her young patients hope
A Nigerian-American hematologist draws on her experience living with sickle cell disease to encourage child patients and advise colleagues.
From the Journals
Young girls, women are at high risk of iron deficiency: Study
Current screening guidelines for iron levels in girls and women may be flawed.
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Consider mental health and social factors in management of sickle cell disease
Screen sickle cell disease patients for depression and mental health issues, especially those reporting higher levels of pain.
From the Journals
“Terrific progress”: Adding blinatumomab for infant leukemia
Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy improves outcomes and may soon become first-line treatment for a rare pediatric blood cancer.
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Hydroxyurea underused in youth with sickle cell anemia
An expert says providers must tell families that their children need to take it every day, no matter the severity of disease.