American Journal of Hematology

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Splenomegaly ups thrombosis in essential thrombocythemia

(HealthDay)—In patients with essential thrombocythemia (ET), baseline splenomegaly is associated with increased risk of thrombosis, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in the American Journal of Hematology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Daily spirometry can give early warning of pneumonia in AML

(HealthDay)—For patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), patient-performed daily spirometry (forced expiratory volume in one second [FEV1]) is effective for early identification of pneumonia, according to a study published ...

Medical research

MRI effectively measures hemochromatosis iron burden

(HealthDay)—Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an accurate and safe tool for the detection of low levels of iron overload in patients with hereditary hemochromatosis, according to a letter to the editor published online ...

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