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Hematology, also spelled haematology, is the branch of biology (physiology), pathology, clinical laboratory, internal medicine, and pediatrics that is concerned with the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases. Hematology includes the study of etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of blood diseases.

Study brings precision medicine closer to reality for diffuse large B cell lymphoma

DNA mutations are essential to the rapid development of an array of antibody-producing immune cells called B cells that collectively can recognize a vast number of specific targets.

25 May 2022

NCCN announces the recipients of 2022 awards for oncology champions advancing cancer care

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the recipients of 2022 awards for both internal and external champions advancing NCCN's mission and helping all people with cancer to live better lives.

23 May 2022

Blood-based biomarker can predict the benefit of immunotherapy to lung cancer patients

A blood-based tumor biomarker can predict the benefit of immunotherapy to patients with non-small cell lung cancer, according to a study published in Nature Medicine.

20 May 2022

First patient dosed in Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the safety of CF33-hNIS against solid tumors

Imugene Limited, a clinical stage immuno-oncology company, and City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, today announced that the first patient was dosed in a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the safety of novel cancer-killing virus CF33-hNIS VAXINIA when used in people with advanced solid tumors.

18 May 2022

Study highlights the economic burden affecting individuals with sickle cell disease

In a study published today in Blood Advances, researchers found that privately insured individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) spend approximately $1.7 million on disease-related medical expenses over their lifetime.

16 May 2022

New mouse model shows the connection between stress, depression and cardiovascular disease risk

Results from a new mouse model may aid in understanding how depression and prolonged and severe stress increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine Scientific Sessions 2022.

13 May 2022

Penn study finds low uptake of first mutation-targeted bladder cancer drug

The first bladder cancer drug targeting a cancer-driving gene mutation has been used relatively little despite its clear efficacy in a clinical trial, suggests a study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

12 May 2022

Researchers Identify Potential Target for Rhabdomyosarcoma Recurrence Prevention

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Anand Patel and Michael Dyer from St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital about their recent research suggesting EGFR inhibitors may prevent rhabdomyosarcoma recurrence.

12 May 2022

EVIDENT Announces 2021 Global Image of the Year Award Winners

Evident, unveiled the winners of its third Global Image of the Year Life Science Light Microscopy Award, a competition that recognizes the best in life science imaging.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 12 May 2022

Study shows link between abnormal blood clotting and impaired exercise capacity in people with long COVID

According to a study published today in Blood Advances, people suffering from long COVID may face an increased risk of abnormal blood clotting.

11 May 2022

Study uncovers new regulator of prostate cancer metastasis

A transcription factor normally associated with androgen receptor activity in prostate cancer has a newly discovered role in controlling lipid biosynthesis, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Genetics.

10 May 2022

Researchers make breakthrough in overcoming drug resistance in a rare, devastating blood cancer

South Australian scientists have made a significant breakthrough in overcoming drug resistance in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare and devastating blood cancer that kills most patients within a few years.

9 May 2022

Diagnostic performance of monocyte distribution width and other leukocyte parameters for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza infection

Researchers used a novel diagnostic screen, monocyte distribution width for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza infection.

9 May 2022

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute joins Cancer Proteome Project

The Josep Carreras Institute becomes part of the Cancer Proteome project, an international initiative for the study of malignant tumors.

6 May 2022

Free SARS-CoV-2 spike protein fragments may trigger platelet activation and clot formation in COVID-19

In a recent study under review in the Nature Portfolio journal and currently available on the Research Square* preprint server, researchers investigated the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein (SP) in the thrombi (or blood clots).

5 May 2022

Study illustrates how a protein complex controls genome organization to maintain lineage fidelity

Understanding the molecular mechanisms that specify and maintain the identities of more than 200 cell types of the human body is arguably one of the most fundamental problems in molecular and cellular biology, with critical implications for the treatment of human diseases. Central to the cell fate decision process are stem cells residing within each tissue of the body.

29 Apr 2022

Corticosteroid exposure associated with hospitalization for severe pain event among patients with sickle cell disease

People with sickle cell disease (SCD) who were recently prescribed a corticosteroid – a medicine frequently used to treat asthma or inflammation – were found to be significantly more likely to be hospitalized for a severe pain event, according to a paper published today in the journal Blood.

27 Apr 2022

Study uncovers the regulator of cancer ‘stemness’

The protein FOXK2 promotes survival of cancer stem cells in ovarian cancer, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

26 Apr 2022

Scientists discover how SARS-CoV-2 activates platelets

In a recent study published in the Blood Advances journal, the researchers assessed the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) on platelet activation.

25 Apr 2022

Young adult men with sickle cell disease are unaware of SCD-associated fertility issues, study reveals

New research published today in Blood Advances indicates that many adolescent and young adult (AYA) men with sickle cell disease (SCD) are unaware of potential SCD-associated fertility issues, highlighting a need for comprehensive fertility education materials for this population.

21 Apr 2022