John Schieszer

2 weeks ago | hematologyadvisor.com | John Schieszer

The time has come for a paradigm shift in newborn screening for hemoglobinopathies through the adoption of universal molecular genetic testing, according to a group of experts in the field. In this era of high throughput molecular methods and bioinformatics with enhanced sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic assays, the current strategy of newborn screening (NBS) for hemoglobinopathies should be revisited.

2 weeks ago | canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca | John Schieszer

Not just a bit of ‘chemobrain’: Barriers persist to treating cancer-related cognitive impairment Urgent need for a tailored screening panel for patients with CRCI, as typical formal neurocognitive testing was developed for very different situations. Register for free access or login. Canadian Healthcare Network is an independent online community for Canadian healthcare professionals in medicine and pharmacy. It is the online home of the Medical Post and Pharmacy Practice + Business.

2 weeks ago | clinicaladvisor.com | John Schieszer

Contributing Writer https://www.clinicaladvisor.com John Schieszer is an award winning medical journalist who produces The Medical Minute podcasts. John received his BA in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism and his MA in english from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. In 1990, John was awarded the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Third Annual Fellowship for Journalists in Biomedical Research.

4 weeks ago | hematologyadvisor.com | John Schieszer

Distress is a critical yet underrecognized factor affecting quality of life, treatment adherence, and healthcare utilization in classical Philadelphia chromosome-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs): polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET), myelofibrosis (MF), according to results of a retrospective study. The study revealed that despite consensus recommendations, most patients with distress ≥4 were not evaluated by supportive services (SS).

4 weeks ago | boomathens.com | John Schieszer

By: John SchieszerSwitching permanently to either standard time or daylight-saving time would disadvantage either early risers or night owls, according to experts. The current system provides each group with benefits for half the year. Now, the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time is calling for change. The group contends abolishing seasonal time changes and adopting permanent standard time, follows science and prioritizes public health, safety, and efficiency.