ASH Clinical News
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A magazine from @ash-hematology.bsky.social offering news and views for the broader hematology/oncology community. www.ASHClinicalNews.org
The August issue is out now! Highlights include an in-depth look at the American Society of Hematology #Fight4Hematology campaign, hydroxyurea use in pregnant patients with #SCD, ongoing clinical trials in #MMsm #myeloma, and more. Check out the full lineup here: https://ow.ly/JQsw50ZwjxK #HemeSky
Cuts Create Consequences: Proposed Affordable Care Act #ACA rules from the Trump administration could lower monthly premiums but increase deductibles. The new rules would allow #deductibles up to $15,000 for individuals and $31,000 for families. #MedSky
The Quiet Fallout: Closer proximity to #nuclear power plants seem to have a negative effect on #cancer #mortality rates. Data showed that 115,586 cancer deaths during a 19-year analysis could be attributed to nuclear power plant proximity. #MedSky #HemeSky
The June issue is out now! Highlights include articles on the delayed diagnosis of #bleeding disorders in #women, #aspirin use in #pregnant patients with #SCD, microbiome wellness in #hematology, and more. See the full issue lineup here: https://ow.ly/rqVk50Z6PGc
The Price of Pain: There may be a link between financial hardship and pain during #cancer treatment. According to a retrospective cohort study, patients who reported a #financial hardship had a 37% higher risk of moderate/severe pain over six months. #OncSky #MedSky
From treating #IronDeficiency in pregnancy, to defining heavy #menstrual bleeding and more, a historical lack of female-specific research is hindering the care of #women, leaving clinicians ill-equipped to make treatment recommendations: https://ow.ly/WCYE50YVz6R #WomensHealthMonth #MedSky #HemeSky
The May issue is out now! Check out the link below to see articles on the evolving management of systemic #mastocytosis, use of #genomics to identify progression to #CMML, the link between male sex and #myeloid malignancy in patients with #MGUS, and more: https://ow.ly/HM3450YV0Y7 #HemeSky #MedSky
Specialty Switcheroo: Big career moves are not uncommon among #nurse practitioners (NPs) and #physician associates (PAs). Surveys found that one-third of NPs and PAs have changed specialties at least once during their career. #HemeSky #MedSky
The April issue has arrived! Issue highlights include the use of #AI in #clinical care, cost effectiveness of IV #iron for iron-deficient women with heavy #menstrual bleeding, #ctDNA as a prognostic biomarker for #LBCL, and more. See the full lineup here: https://ow.ly/bZvq50YEywg #HemeSky #MedSky
Growing the #Workforce: To address the #physician shortage, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is funding 400 new #medical residency positions across the country. Most of the positions will go to primary care and psychiatry programs. #MedSky #HemeSky
Iron deficiency #anemia is common, yet many patients are underdiagnosed or undertreated. This week, join leading experts for evidence-based guidance on screening, diagnostics, & treatment strategies to give patients the best care. Register at https://ow.ly/p0MQ50YzgzW Wiley Clinical and Health
Cost Concerns Surge: The cost of #healthcare continues to be top of mind for many #Americans. A recent Gallup poll revealed that 29% of Americans consider the most urgent #health problem to be the cost of health care, the highest reading recorded since 2004. #HemeSky #MedSky
The #ChatGPT Clinic: An increasing number of people are turning to artificial intelligence #AI for #healthcare advice. According to an OpenAI report, on a global scale, more than 40 million people each day use ChatGPT to get answers to health care questions. #MedSky #HemeSky
The March issue is out now! Issue highlights include a feature on #AI in medical education, a look at POEMS syndrome, dual-targeting therapy in #extramedullary #myeloma, and more. Check out the full issue lineup here: https://ow.ly/57Ym50YoBJm #HemeSky #MedSky
Prescription Price Plunge: New #Medicare negotiated drug prices for 2027 are set to make a big impact. The negotiated prices will save 36% or $8.5 billion in net covered #prescription costs. Included on the list of drugs are #leukemia and #breastcancer medications. #HemeSky #MedSky
#AI On Call: Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make its way into #healthcare. Recent data found that 43% of medical residents use AI tools daily, but many noted concerns of overreliance or exceeding acceptable use with such tools. #MedSky #HemeSky
The February issue is out now! Highlights include articles on the growing use of #AI in clinical #research, use of #DOACs in pediatric #thrombosis, public sector approaches to address unequal #CARTcell access, and more. Check out the full lineup here: https://ow.ly/LS7I50Y8gyW #HemeSky #MedSky
The High Price of Healing: The increasing cost of #healthcare is a worry for many #Americans. A survey revealed that six in 10 Americans are "extremely" or "very" worried about health care costs increasing in #2026, with many worried about accessing care and needed medications. #MedSKy #HemeSky
With the rise of TKIs, the treatment landscape of #SystemicMastocytosis is changing, and the future looks promising. Join us on February 10 to learn as experts discuss the latest advances in TKI therapy, safety and side effects, and more. Register at https://ow.ly/mAUb50Y1kS3 #MedSky #mastocytosis
The January issue is out now! Issue highlights include meeting coverage and reports from #ASH25, a feature on #patient support programs, updates on international guidelines for #pediatric #AcuteMyeloidLeukemia #AML, and more. See the full lineup here: https://ow.ly/tgpq50Y0C89
Imaging's Hidden Cost: There may be a link between #medical #imaging and childhood #BloodCancers. A retrospective cohort study found that 10.1% of #hematologic cancers in children may be caused by #radiation exposure from medical imaging. #HemeSky #OncSky