Articles related to Hematology

From our friends at Healthgrades comes this list of seven side jobs that an oncologist may be able to take on, such as freelance writing or consulting. Despite working 60 to 80 hours a week or more, there is something to be said for raising your profile, pursuing a passion, or diversifying your skill set and making a little extra money on the side.

Science tells us that face masks can prevent coronavirus transmission and save lives; however, all masks are not created equal. The WHO and CDC both recommend fabric face masks for the general public, but what about neck scarves and other types? Here’s how scientists have ranked mask materials so far, from the most to least protective.

Whether you’re a resident looking for your first job or itching for a change of scenery, there are plenty of websites out there that can assist in the hunt. But where do you start? Thankfully, Healthgrades features five outstanding job listing platforms for physicians looking to make a move or beginning their career in medicine.

Older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) represent a vulnerable population in whom disease-based and clinical risk factors, patient goals, prognosis, and practitioner- and patient-perceived treatment risks and benefits influence treatment recommendations. Discover what the American Society of Hematology (ASH) recommends for your older adult AML patients.

Presented at the ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program, data from the 1,459 patients who were African American, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, or Asian highlighted the need for increased surveillance for cutaneous toxicity in patients with darker pigmented skin. Immune-related cutaneous adverse events (irCAEs) were assessed by the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.0.

The study looked at cancer survivors aged 65 or older from the SEER-Medicare database; survivors were diagnosed with cancer between 2000 and 2012. Claims from 2007 to 2013 were used to estimate costs by cancer site, phases of care, and stage at diagnosis.