May 26 2017
Teen Cancer Increases Stroke Risk
Cancer as a young person increases subsequent risk for cerebrovascular events. Cancer is in itself a risk factor for stroke.
Jan 02 2017
Teen Cancer Means Early Heart Disease
If a young person presents with chest pain and has had prior treatment for cancer, his or her risk of cardiac disease is far greater than the baseline population.
Dec 15 2016
Old or New Blood for Transfusion
Transfusion of older PRBCs does not appear to cause harm.
Oct 26 2016
PCC reverses warfarin for LP
PCC is an effective way to reverse warfarin for emergent LP.
Oct 19 2016
Sending fever and neutropenia home
Using validated risk scores, like MASCC, some patients with fever and neutropenia can be safely treated at home on oral antibiotics.