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The modern haematologist, instead of describing in English what he can see, prefers to describe in Greek what he can’t - Richard Alan John Asher
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Large-scale analysis describes inappropriate lab testing throughout medicine
Laboratory testing is health care's single highest volume activity, with over 5 billion tests performed each year in the U.S.
Now a new study examining 15 years' worth of published research reveals some surprising findings about the humble blood test. Led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and reported on-line in the journal PLOS ONE, the large-scale analysis of 1.6 million results from 46 of medicine's 50 most commonly ordered lab tests finds that, on average, 30 percent of all tests are probably unnecessary. Even more surprising, the results suggest that equally as many necessary tests may be going unordered.
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The role of hematologists in a changing United States health care system
In the face of a projected consultation capacity shortfall, a designated and funded nonmalignant hematologist can ensure that patients have more timely access to hematology consultations.
Large-scale analysis describes inappropriate lab testing throughout medicine
A new study finds that, on average, 30 percent of all lab tests are probably unnecessary -- and equally as many necessary tests may be going unordered.
Hematology/Oncology News
Healio is a cross-specialty clinical information website for medical subspecialists powered by SLACK Incorporated, a leading publisher of medical specialty newspapers, journals, books, education, meetings and more.
Atlas of Hematology
This Atlas has the goal of supplying hematologists, laboratory technicians, medical school students, biologists as well as professionals working in the field of morphology of blood cells.
Bloodline
Bloodline is dedicated to furthering and enhancing the fields of hematology and oncology through the presentation of knowledge in the following manners, the publication of original clinical and laboratory research and the creation of comprehensive reference works.
Clot Connect
Clot Connect is an information and outreach project at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center. Clot Connect provides patients and healthcare professionals connection to clinically relevant education resources on deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, thrombophilia and anticoagulation.
Journal Watch
Our mission is to help clinicians efficiently understand medical developments to improve patient care and foster professional development.
DoctorsLounge
Doctors Lounge is one of the most popular online medical resources for physicians, students and allied clinical professionals. It provides clinical information through multimedia tutorials and other study aids.
MedPage Today
Oncology/Hematology Information Center from MedPage Today is the only service for physicians that provides a clinical perspective on the breaking medical news that their patients are reading.
Merck Manual
Merck is committed to providing excellent medical information on hematology and oncology and as part of that effort, Merck provides all of The Merck Manuals on a not-for-profit basis as a service to the community.
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