http://www.bloodmed.com/ BloodMed.com - The global source for hematology education, practice and research. en-us Copyright 2008 Blackwell Publishing web@bloodmed.com web@bloodmed.com Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:58:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss SaturdaySunday Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ 126563 Kevin's ASP v1.0 60 http://www.bloodmed.com/graphics/logos/100x30BM.gif http://www.bloodmed.com/ 100 30 Search the BloodMed archive text http://www.bloodmed.com/home/advanced.asp http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1115 Scientists have shed new light on some of the chemical changes in the body that may trigger leukemia. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1116 Targeted therapy is proving effective for newly-diagnosed patients with high-risk, chronic lymphoid leukemia, researchers have reported. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1117 A new method is making it possible for high-risk patients with sickle cell disease to be given a bone marrow transplant. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1112 Scientists have decoded the full genome of an adult patient who died from acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), it has been announced. Sun, 9 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1113 A new approach is being tested for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Sun, 9 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1114 Scientists have suggested a new way to halt the development of some childhood leukemias. Sun, 9 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1109 Commonly-used cholesterol lowering drugs may protect patients against deep vein thrombosis , new research suggests. Sun, 2 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1110 The rate of complications among patients on the common blood thinner warfarin can be cut by giving better instructions. researchers have reported. Sun, 2 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1111 A new study has warned of the risks of storing blood for too long. Sun, 2 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1106 One year data from the European Treatment and Outcomes Study (EUTOS) for chronic myeloid leukemia, presented at the European LeukemiaNet meeting, shows standardisation of CML therapy across Europe is now becoming a reality. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1107 Researchers believe they have discovered a new method of increasing the efficacy of an anti-leukemia drug. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1108 Researchers have discovered that survival rates among non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients are determined by socioeconomic factors as well as the type of treatment received. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1105 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1102 Scientists have identified new properties of a blood protein which may help to reduce the side-effects of chemotherapy. Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1103 Researchers have found that both hereditary and acquired risk factors play important roles in abdominal venous thrombosis. Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/