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Gene plays key role in iron homeostasis
A gene known to prevent autoimmune diseases is a key regulator in iron uptake, according to research published in Cell Reports. “We found...
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Authority on hematologic malignancies dies
Physician, researcher, and educator H.
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FDA panel backs licensure for epoetin alfa biosimilar
How could a new epoetin alfa biosimilar change care and what are some concerns?
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FDA advisory committee supports L-glutamine for SCD
L-glutamine powder got the nod from the majority of the FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee for treatment of sickle cell disease.
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FDA approves new formulation of deferasirox
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new formulation of deferasirox known as Jadenu Sprinkle granules. The granules are...
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Severe hospital-acquired anemia linked to readmission, death
Severe hospital-acquired anemia (HAA) may increase a person’s risk of hospital readmission and death, a new study suggests. Researchers studied...
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Drug receives rare pediatric disease designation for SCD
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted rare pediatric disease designation to IMR-687, a product intended to treat sickle cell...
From the Journals
Oral iron of no benefit in heart failure with iron deficiency
High-dose oral iron therapy doesn’t improve exercise capacity in the estimated 50% of patients with symptomatic heart failure who also have iron...
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Iron-transporting molecule could treat anemia, iron overload
Researchers say they have identified a small molecule that can transport iron when typical transport routes are mutated or absent. The molecule,...
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EMA recommends drug receive orphan designation for PNH
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended orphan drug designation for the complement C3 inhibitor APL-2 as a treatment for paroxysmal...
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PPIs triple heart failure hospitalization risk in atrial fib patients
PARIS – Atrial fib patients taking proton pump inhibitors, largely unnecessarily, have a far greater risk of hospitalization for an acute heart...