http://www.bloodmed.org/ BloodMed.com - The global source for hematology education, practice and research. en-us Copyright 2009 Blackwell Publishing web@bloodmed.com web@bloodmed.com Wed, 7 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:19:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss SaturdaySunday Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ 126563 Kevin's ASP v1.0 60 http://www.bloodmed.org/graphics/logos/100x30BM.gif http://www.bloodmed.org/ 100 30 Search the BloodMed archive text http://www.bloodmed.com/home/advanced.asp http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1134 Researchers believe they have found a way to increase healthy blood cell counts in patients with leukemia. Sun, 4 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1135 . Sun, 4 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1136 A new drug has been approved in Europe for patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia. Sun, 4 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1137 Scientists have discovered that an extract from grape seeds may help destroy leukemia cells. Sun, 4 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=984 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1130 Researchers have concluded that older leukemia patients should not be excluded from receiving blood stem cell transplants from matched donors. Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1131 Low bone mineral density is a common problem among male survivors of childhood cancer, experts warn. Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1132 A new drug has been approved in the US for stem cell mobilization in patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1127 New figures suggest that leukemia patients are surviving longer than ever after treatment with the drug imatinib (Glivec). Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1128 A novel drug may be on the horizon for patients with cancers of the bone marrow, under development by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, USA. Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1129 A procedure where umbilical cord stem cell numbers are expanded then transplanted is as safe as standard cord blood transplants, researchers report. Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1126 A revolutionary new anti-clotting treatment is proving successful in protecting pregnant women and surgery patients at high risk of thrombosis. Tue, 9 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1123 US scientists have customized a key human enzyme that produces heparin, reports the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1124 Scientists may have found a genetic approach to treating the inherited blood disorders sickle cell disease and thalassemia. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/ http://www.bloodmed.com/home/news1.asp?id=1125 Scientists are unravelling the reasons why some people with HIV are able to live healthily for years without antiretroviral therapy. Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Hematology/