Anemia
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Early mortality risk factors in adult sickle cell disease support ECG screening
The largest combined analysis of mortality risk factors for adult sickle cell disease patients in the era of hydroxyurea use confirms previous...
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Thrombotic microangiopathy may signal IV drug abuse
Thrombotic microangiopathy may be triggered by IV drug abuse of extended-release oxymorphone hydrochloride tablets.
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Testosterone Trials’ cardiac, cognitive results disappoint
Testosterone treatment may have beneficial effects on unexplained anemia or bone density, but may increase coronary artery plaque and offer no...
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Model illustrates progression to MDS, AML
Researchers say they have created a model that shows the step-by-step progression from normal blood cells to acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The...
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Understanding a rare hemoglobin mutation
Smoking can prevent anemia in individuals with a rare hemoglobin mutation, according to research published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry...
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Study reveals patterns of ED use in SCD patients
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Genetic profiling can guide HSCT in MDS, team says
Genetic profiling can be used to determine which patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) are likely to benefit from allogeneic hematopoietic...
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FDA approves IVIG product for PI and chronic ITP
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) product (Gammaplex® 10%) for the treatment of primary...
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iPSCs used to identify potential treatment for DBA
Researchers have used induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to identify a compound that could treat Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA).
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‘Alternative’ BMT deemed ‘promising’ for SAA
Researchers have reported a “promising” treatment approach for refractory, severe aplastic anemia (SAA). The regimen consists of...
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Sickle cell trait may confound blood sugar readings
A new study suggests that hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), a biomarker used to measure blood sugar over time, may not perform as accurately among African-...