John Schieszer

Men on active surveillance for prostate cancer who participated in aerobic high-intensity training had significant improvements in total cholesterol, non-high-density lipoprotein-c, and insulin levels.

It may be possible to improve outcomes in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) experiencing vaso-occlusive crises (VOC) by monitoring surrogate biomarkers. New data are suggesting that minimally invasive point-of-care (POC) technology may be highly beneficial for monitoring treatment responses. Writing in Blood Vessels, Thrombosis & Hemostasis, researchers proposed that biomarkers already widely available could guide emergency room clinical decision-making in patients experiencing acute VOC.

Certain rare histologic subtypes of prostate cancer are associated with higher cancer-specific mortality risk, according to a recent study published in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases

Communities without classical hematology (CH) mentors may benefit from a virtual approach. A national virtual mentorship program that pairs trainees with external mentors may help facilitate career development in CH, according to a study published in Blood Advances. In a pilot external mentorship program, participants reported an increase in academic productivity, networking, professional identity, and job opportunities.

Improving leadership communication is important for retaining healthcare workers. While physicians cannot address the larger challenges that plague

Positive leadership communication can be an effective tool to reduce turnover and burnout among employees in the healthcare industry.

Leaders who recognize the humanity in their employees can earn exceptional engagement and unwavering loyalty.

General Medicine Change Healthcare Breach Prompts Updated OCR Guidance The federal Office for Civil Rights recently added more guidance to the FAQ webpage it launched in response to the cyberattack on the nation’s largest processor of health claims.

Women with hemophilia may experience greater anxiety, depression, and fatigue, but similar levels of pain, distress, and overall quality of life compared with men with hemophilia, according to results of a cross-sectional study published in the journal Haemophilia. In a post-hoc analysis of data collected as part of the Haemophilia-related Distress Questionnaire Validation Study, researchers concluded that mental health services need to be integrated into the care of women with hemophilia.

The popularity of health apps raises significant issues in terms of patient privacy. HIPAA rules apply when protected health information (PHI) is created, received, maintained, or transmitted by covered entities (such as health plans and most healthcare providers) and business associates (such as individuals and companies that provide certain services for covered entities). HIPAA rules, however, generally do not protect the privacy or security of a patient’s health information