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Dec 06, 2014, 01:00 ET Novel Strategies Direct Immune System To Attack Recurrent, Hard-to-Treat Blood Cancers
Novel treatments that harness the body's own immune cells to attack cancer cells demonstrate safe and durable responses in patients with relapsed and ...
Dec 02, 2014, 04:19 ET 56th ASH Annual Meeting to Highlight Cutting-Edge Research, Celebrate Major Milestones in Hematology
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) will host more than 20,000 attendees from around the world for its 56th annual meeting, featuring...
Nov 18, 2014, 10:28 ET Patients with Adverse Heparin Reaction May Be Ready for Urgent Heart Surgery Sooner with Combination of Blood Screenings, Plasma Exchange
New evidence suggests that therapeutic plasma exchange and appropriate blood testing could help patients who are in urgent need of heart surgery, but ...
Sep 10, 2014, 10:29 ET September Is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: ASH Celebrates Progress, Calls For More Research
The American Society of Hematology (ASH), the world's largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatment of blood disorders,...
Sep 09, 2014, 04:50 ET American Society of Hematology Endorses New NHLBI Report on Sickle Cell Disease
The American Society of Hematology (ASH), the world's largest professional organization dedicated to the causes and treatments of blood disorders,...
Aug 27, 2014, 10:00 ET Drug Represents First Potential Treatment for Common Anemia
An experimental drug designed to help regulate the blood's iron supply shows promise as a viable first treatment for anemia of inflammation,...
Aug 06, 2014, 03:21 ET ASH to Host Agenda-Setting Scientific Meeting on Lymphoma Biology
The American Society of Hematology (ASH), the world's largest professional organization dedicated to the causes and treatments of blood disorders,...
Jul 15, 2014, 12:43 ET ASH Contributes to New Report Highlighting Devastating Impact of Deep Budget Cuts on Biomedical Research
A new report released today and supported by the American Society of Hematology (ASH), the world's largest professional organization dedicated to the ...
Jul 15, 2014, 12:04 ET ASH and AMC Announce Collaboration on New Clinical News Magazine to Serve the Hematology Community and Beyond
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) and American Medical Communications (AMC) have announced plans to launch a monthly news magazine later this...
Jun 17, 2014, 10:08 ET Gut Bacteria Predict Survival After Stem Cell Transplant, Study Shows
New research published online today in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology (ASH), suggests that the diversity of bacteria in the ...
Jun 02, 2014, 02:00 ET One in Four Children with Leukemia Not Taking Maintenance Medication, Study Shows
An estimated 25 percent of children in remission from acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) are missing too many doses of an essential maintenance...
Mar 31, 2014, 10:19 ET Study Further Illuminates Heart-Healthy Benefits of Mediterranean Diet
New research further illuminates the heart-healthy benefits of the Mediterranean diet, tying the eating plan to lower levels of platelets and white...
Mar 26, 2014, 02:00 ET Researchers Present Comprehensive "Roadmap" of Blood Cells
Research published online today in Blood, the journal of the American Society of Hematology, presents an unprecedented look at five unique blood...
Mar 24, 2014, 10:00 ET American Society of Hematology Awards Third Round of Bridge Grants as Federal Research Funding Remains Limited
The American Society of Hematology (ASH), the world's largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatment of blood disorders, today...
Mar 10, 2014, 10:06 ET Study Finds Pill May Represent Promising Treatment for Stubborn Blood Cancers
A pill that suppresses a key regulator of cancer growth may provide hope to relapsed leukemia and lymphoma patients running out of treatment options...
Dec 10, 2013, 08:30 ET ASH Late-Breaking Abstracts Offer Insights on Genetic Origins of Disease, Drug Mechanisms, and Treatment Strategies
A range of studies highlighting late-breaking research advances in the understanding and treatment of blood cancers and bleeding disorders are being...
Dec 08, 2013, 12:00 ET Studies Uncover New Insights into Pathophysiology of Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia, May Help Improve Standard of Care
New research presented today during the 55th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition in New Orleans uncovers several important...
Dec 08, 2013, 10:30 ET Improved Efficacy, Limited Toxicity of Targeted Therapies Brighten the Future of Treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Several new, targeted therapies show promise to expand treatment options for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and are more effective and better...
Dec 08, 2013, 09:00 ET Innovative Compounds, Combination Therapies Improve Care of Patients with Wide Range of Blood Disorders
A series of studies presented today during the 55th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition in New Orleans uncover promising...
Dec 07, 2013, 11:00 ET Pioneering Advances in Stem Cell Transplantation Strategies Show Promise to Improve Availability, Success of Lifesaving Procedure
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), once considered an effective yet risky alternative to drug therapy for blood cancer, has become more...
Dec 07, 2013, 09:22 ET High-Tech Advances in Gene Therapy Overcome Challenges, Offer Hope for Patients with Hard-to-Treat Blood Disorders
A series of advancements in genetically engineered cell therapies demonstrate early efficacy and safety in patients with blood disorders for whom...
Dec 04, 2013, 10:06 ET American Society of Hematology Releases List of Commonly Used Tests and Treatments to Question as Part of Choosing Wisely® Campaign
The American Society of Hematology (ASH), the world's largest professional organization dedicated to the causes and treatments of blood disorders,...
Dec 03, 2013, 10:32 ET Majority of Americans Believe Another Government Shutdown Likely in Coming Months; Last One Harmful to Medical Research
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Americans say it's likely there will be another government shutdown in the months ahead as Congress continues to debate...
Dec 02, 2013, 10:44 ET New Report Illustrates Persistent Global Burden of Anemia among High-Risk Populations Including Young Children, Women
Despite increasing efforts to diagnose and treat anemia worldwide, there remains a surprisingly large global burden of the disease, particularly...
Oct 24, 2013, 01:00 ET Study Ties Bone Marrow Transplant To Negative Sexual Side Effects
New research ties preparative procedures and complications associated with blood or bone marrow transplantation (stem cell transplantation, SCT) with ...
