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De novo mutation linked to FA subtype
with Fanconi anemia Researchers say they have established the cause of a subtype of Fanconi anemia (FA)—a de novo mutation in 1 allele of RAD51,...
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Statin may reduce vaso-occlusive pain in SCD
Photo courtesy of the CDC ORLANDO, FL—In a small study, the cholesterol-lowering medication simvastatin reduced the frequency of vaso-occlusive...
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Anemia tied to cognitive impairment
A population-based study conducted in Germany has suggested a link between anemia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers found that...
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Myeloma drug could treat sickle cell disease, team says
and a normal one Image by Betty Pace Preclinical research suggests a drug used to treat multiple myeloma (MM) might also prove effective in the...
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Graft source and timing of HSCT affect survival in SCD
Photo by Chad McNeeley ORLANDO, FL—In a large, registry-based study, transplants from human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-identical sibling donors...
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SAA patients benefit from upfront eltrombopag combo
Photo courtesy of ASH ORLANDO, FL—Investigators are pursuing an upfront approval for eltrombopag in combination with immunosuppressive therapy...
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HU noninferior to transfusion for stroke prevention in SCD
Photo courtesy of ASH ORLANDO, FL—Hydroxyurea (HU) is noninferior to chronic blood transfusions for reducing the risk of stroke in children with...
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mAb could provide targeted approach to HLH treatment
ASH Annual Meeting Photo courtesy of ASH ORLANDO, FL—A monoclonal antibody (mAb) targeting interferon-gamma (IFNγ) has shown promise for treating...
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Antiplatelet agent proves ineffective in SCD
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Video: Eltrombopag boosted standard therapy in severe, newly-diagnosed aplastic anemia
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ASH: Prasugrel does not reduce vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell anemia
Platelet inhibitor prasugrel has failed to show a significant reduction in the rate of vaso-occlusive crises events in children and adolescents...