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American Society of Hematology

WEBThe American Society of Hematology (ASH) is the world’s largest professional society of clinicians and scientists who are dedicated to conquering blood diseases. Since 1958, …

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2021 Annual Report

WEBIn 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to shine a light on persistent racial and ethnic disparities in health care and outcomes, ASH further expanded its strategic …

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Studies Uncover Drivers of Health Disparities and …

WEBOver this 10-year period, there were 250,031 active R01 grants involving classical-hematology-related research, of which 67.1% were led by male researchers …

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Iron-Deficiency Anemia

WEBIron-Deficiency Anemia. Iron is very important in maintaining many body functions, including the production of hemoglobin, the molecule in your blood that carries oxygen. Iron is …

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Patient Education UNDERSTANDING HEMOPHILIA

WEBA bleeding disorder is a condition in which a person tends to bleed longer (not faster) before a blood clot forms to stop the bleeding. Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding dis-

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Patient Education WHAT IS ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA

WEBWhat Is AML? Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the bone mar-row and the blood. AML develops when the DNA (genetic material) of a developing stem cell in the …

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Research Uncovers Gaps and Opportunities in Acute …

WEBStudies point to strategies to reduce disparities, improve outcomes, and support shared decision-making (WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2021) – Four studies being …

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New Studies Call Attention to Effects of Structural …

WEBNew Studies Call Attention to Effects of Structural Inequities on Health in America. Dec 04. 2020. (WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2020) – Four studies being presented …

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Studies Highlight Impacts of Applying New Technologies in …

WEBFindings show benefits of AI-driven techniques, chemotherapy-free treatments, and cell therapy (SAN DIEGO, Dec. 9, 2023) – Researchers report striking …

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The Cost of Living with Sickle Cell Disease

WEBResults revealed that non-elderly lifetime SCD-related medical expenses add up to approximately $1.6 million for women and $1.7 million for men. Notably, …

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

WEBThe four-pronged approach to fulfilling the Society’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is: Inspiring, recruiting, and supporting researchers and clinicians from diverse …

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Maternal Health Care Resources

WEBMaternal Health Care Resources. Because maternal morbidity and mortality closely intersect with hematology, ASH is committed to supporting the right to maternal health …

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Sickle Cell Trait

WEBSickle cell trait is an inherited blood disorder that affects 1 million to 3 million Americans and 8 to 10 percent of African Americans. Sickle cell trait can also affect Hispanics, South …

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Hematology Glossary

WEBhematopoietic stem cell: a cell that can develop into any type of blood cell; often abbreviated HSC. hemoglobin: a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to other …

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Maternal Rights Policy Statement

WEBMaternal deaths have been increasing in the United States since 2000. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the maternal …

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