Anemia
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Drug may be new option for transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia
SAN DIEGO—Luspatercept can produce “clinically meaningful” results in transfusion-dependent adults with β-thalassemia, according to a speaker at...
From the Journals
In-hospital blood saving strategy appears safe with anemia
Tolerating moderate in-hospital anemia did not negatively impact readmissions or mortality over 6 months.
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Romiplostim now approved for children with ITP
The thrombopoietin receptor agonist romiplostim (NPlate®) is now approved by the U.S.
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Test proves accurate for sickle cell screening
SAN DIEGO—An inexpensive, rapid, and easy-to-use blood test accurately detected sickle cell disease in young children in Uganda, according to a...
Conference Coverage
Brain injury in sickle cell merits more attention
BETHESDA, MD – It’s time to consider the silent infarcts of sickle cell patients.
Conference Coverage
Despite risks, exercise is important for patients with sickle cell
SAN DIEGO – Consider the benefits of fitness and don’t let all patients with sickle cell stay sedentary.
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Emapalumab found safe, effective in primary HLH
SAN DIEGO—Emapalumab, an interferon gamma-blocking antibody, controls disease activity and has a favorable safety profile in pediatric patients...
Conference Coverage
Rapid test could solve Africa’s sickle cell screening problem
SAN DIEGO – The simple blood test costs about $2 and has an accuracy of 99%.
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HU could save millions of lives in Africa, speaker says
SAN DIEGO—Daily hydroxyurea (HU) treatment is feasible, safe, and effective for children with sickle cell disease (SCD) in sub-Saharan Africa,...
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Sickle cell disease guidelines release set for early 2019
SAN DIEGO – Five new ASH guidelines for sickle cell disease are on the way, likely early in 2019.
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Luspatercept reduced transfusion burden in MDS patients
SAN DIEGO—Results of the randomized, phase 3 Medalist trial show that the erythroid maturation agent luspatercept can reduce transfusion burden in...