Hematology/Blood Disorders Press Releases
Timestrip Launches New Temperature App
Time and Temperature Indicator (TTI) maker Timestrip UK Limited, today launches its Temperature App, a new tool that provides a cost-free digital visual audit trail for its cold chain management indicator labels. Data logger functionality at a fraction of the…
Rhode Island Blood Center Heads Into Most Difficult Time of Year With New Public Service Campaign to Help "Someone Else"
The Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) launches a new public service campaign encouraging our community to "Help Someone Else" by becoming a blood donor. Using humor and a lovable character, the campaign launches with video spots that highlight a serious…
Dr. Ashkan Lashkari Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©
Dr. Ashkan Lashkari, Board Certified Oncologist and Hematologist with Wellness Oncology & Hematology, has joined The Expert Network©, an invitation-only service for distinguished professionals. Dr. Lashkari has been chosen as a Distinguished Doctor™ based on peer reviews and ratings, numerous recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.…
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Subaru 2016 Share the Love® Event Raises More Than $24 Million in Charitable Donations
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it has donated more than $23.4 million to national and local charities during its annual Share the Love event in 2016, bringing the total donated throughout the life of the program to more than $94 million. Held…
Blood Thinner Eliquis Associated With Uncontrollable Bleeding in Users Consumer Safety Watch Warns
Alan Christopher, a consumer safety advocate from Consumer Safety Watch is warning that Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb’s blood thinner Eliquis (apixaban) has been associated with uncontrollable bleeding in users and does not have an antidote, which significantly increases the chances of…
Patient Readiness Institute (PRI) Works With the American Red Cross to Implement MyBloodHealth® System to Provide "Patient Specific Blood Management" for Patients Having Surgery
Since 2012, the Patient Readiness Institute (PRI) has provided a simple, reliable, outsourced peri-operative “blood health” optimization solution for surgical patients that minimizes the likelihood of anemia before surgery, transfusion and other potentially adverse events. The American Red Cross is…
Dr. Michel Vulfovich Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©
Dr. Michel Vulfovich, Medical Director, Sickle Cell Disease & Gynecology Oncology, Memorial Cancer Institute, has joined The Expert Network, an invitation only service for distinguished professionals. Dr. Vulfovich has been chosen as a Distinguished Doctor™ based on peer reviews and ratings, numerous recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career. Dr. Vulfovich outshines…
National Blood Clot Alliance Focuses Educational Efforts Squarely on Women During National Women's Health Week
The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), in partnership with the Alexandra L. Rowan Memorial Foundation, will sharpen its focus on the unique blood clotting risks of women, as it recognizes National Women’s Health Week (NWHW), May 8 through 14, 2016.…
Dr. David J. Peace Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©
Dr. David J. Peace, Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, has joined The Expert Network, an invitation only service for distinguished professionals. Dr. Peace has been chosen as a Distinguished Doctor™ based on peer reviews and ratings,…
International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis to Host 2016 Scientific and Standardization Committee Annual Meeting in Montpellier, France
The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) will hold its 62nd Annual Scientific and Standardization Committee (SSC) Meeting in Montpellier, France, at the Le Corum Conference Centre. Taking place from May 25-28, 2016, the meeting is expected to draw…
Dr. Henry Ddungu Appointed to the World Thrombosis Day Scientific Steering Committee
The World Thrombosis Day campaign, led by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), announces the appointment of Dr. Henry Ddungu, MB.CH.B., MMED, to its global scientific Steering Committee. Recognized on 13 October, World Thrombosis Day focuses attention on…
IVC Filter Injuries, Deaths Lead to More Product Liability Lawsuits
A recent NBC News investigation indicated that, over the course of a decade, the Recovery IVC filter manufactured by C.R. Bard was associated with at least 27 deaths and more than 300 non-fatal injuries, a finding that has led hundreds…
National Blood Clot Alliance Amplifies Awareness Efforts in Recognition of Blood Clot Awareness Month 2016
In recognition of Blood Clot Awareness Month, observed each year during the month of March, the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is implementing a community wide awareness campaign focused on important community connections in the recognition and prevention of dangerous…
National Blood Clot Alliance Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon
The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) was named an Official Charity Partner of the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon, it was announced today by Judi Kaplan Elkin, NBCA’s Director of Development & Regional Affairs. The race will take place on…
International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Releases New Clinical Core Curriculum to Aid Specialization of the Field
The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) announces its new international clinical Core Curriculum on thrombosis and hemostasis, the first framework of its kind to define the minimum standards for a medical doctor to attain a level of proficiency…