American Society of Hematology.

Introduction to surrogates and evidence-based mini-reviews.

Building on the success of Hematology 2008, last year’s American Society of Hematology Education Program Book, a series of focused mini-reviews is provided in this edition of the educational book. A faculty member working with a junior colleague (oftentimes someone who has completed the American Society of Hematology Clinical Research Training Institute Program) writes these reviews. The review...

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: an historical perspective.

See the related ASH 50th Anniversary Review articles under the ACUTE AND CHRONIC LEUKEMIAS section of the publication ASH 50th Anniversary Reviews: A Salute to the American Society of Hematology. Despite the major advances that have been made on the molecular pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) it is remarkable how much of the current approach to manageme...

On the molecular origins of the chronic myeloproliferative disorders: it all makes sense.

Plasma exchange: concepts, mechanisms, and an overview of the American Society for Apheresis guidelines.

Plasma exchange is a therapeutic procedure used to treat a variety of diseases through the bulk removal of plasma. To apply this treatment to patients appropriately, it is essential to understand the methods to remove plasma, its effects on normal plasma constituents, the role of replacement fluids in the treatment, and the risks associated with the procedure. To facilitate the appropriate evid...

Hematology grants K08 and K23.

The first National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant awarded to physician scientists is often a K08 or K23 award. This chapter is designed for the Hematology Fellow who is preparing for an independent faculty position in 3-5 years. The topics covered include deciding which award to apply for, advice about planning and writing the application, as well as a description of the review process and ho...

Iron in hematology: an historical perspective.

See the related ASH 50th Anniversary Review articles under the RED CELLS AND IRON section of the publication ASH 50th Anniversary Reviews: A Salute to the American Society of Hematology. The pathophysiology of iron deficiency and overload has been reported at ASH meetings for the past 50 years. In1958, Professor Clem Finch published the first two articles on factors influencing dietary iron abs...