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Hau C. Kwaan

  • 9568 Citations
1956 …2019

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Research Interests

Hematology and Oncology, with special interest in Thrombosis and Bleeding Disorders and in Fibrinolysis.

The pathogenesis of hemostatic dysfunction in acute promyelocytic leukemia, investigating the factors involved in intracranial hemorrhage in this disease. Have collaborated with Dr. Andrew Nadiech of Department of Neurology on various aspects of intracranial hemorrhage, including a presently funded RO1 grant on biomarkders for outcome of intracranial hemorrhage, and effectiveness of enhancing platelet function by desmopressin in intracranial hemorrhage.

"Benign Hematology" consultations on all hematologic problems except malignant hematologic disorders, but with special interest in bleeding and thrombosis.

Certifications and Licenses

Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, The University of Hong Kong

… → 1958

MD, The University of Hong Kong

… → 1952

Research interests

  • Anemia
  • Bleeding Disorders
  • Blood Disorders
  • Hematological Malignancies
  • Low Platelet Count
  • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
  • Phlebitis
  • Polycythemia

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Grants

Research on Adverse Drug Events and Reports: Novel Multiple Myeloma Drugs

Belknap, S. M., Kuzel, T. M., Kwaan, H. C., McKoy, J. M., Mehta, J., Singhal, S. & West, D. P.

National Cancer Institute

9/6/07 → 8/31/11

Project: Research project

Mechanisms of Increased Dead Space in ARDS

Jain, M. & Kwaan, H. C.

Northwestern Memorial Foundation

9/1/04 → 8/31/06

Project: Research project

Research for Adverse Drug-Events and Reports (RADAR)

Benson III, A. B., Gradishar, W. J. & Kwaan, H. C.

National Cancer Institute

9/15/03 → 8/31/07

Project: Research project

    • Study of TTP: Incidence Rates and Risk Factors

    Kwaan, H. C. & Kyriacou, D.

    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

    9/9/02 → 8/31/07

    Project: Research project

    • Research Output

    Emergent Paradigms of Thrombosis and Cancer (Part II): More on Thrombosis and Cancer

    Kwaan, H. C. & Lindholm, P. F., Jan 1 2019, In : Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis. 45, 6, p. 557-558 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial

    Emerging paradigms of thrombosis and cancer (Part I): The Yin Yang relationship between thrombosis and cancer

    Kwaan, H. C. & Lindholm, P. F., Jan 1 2019, In : Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis. 45, 4, p. 319-320 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial

    Open Access
    1 Scopus citations

    Fibrin and fibrinolysis in cancer

    Kwaan, H. C. & Lindholm, P. F., Jan 1 2019, In : Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis. 45, 4, p. 413-422 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    • 5 Scopus citations

    The Role of Abnormal Hemostasis and Fibrinolysis in Morbidity and Mortality of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

    Kwaan, H. C., Weiss, I. & Tallman, M. S., Sep 1 2019, In : Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis. 45, 6, p. 612-621 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

    • 2 Scopus citations

    Complications of Implanted Nonbiologic Devices--An Overview

    Kwaan, H. C., Feb 1 2018, In : Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis. 44, 1, p. 7-11 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

    • 2 Scopus citations