Anemia
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Drug granted orphan status for PNH in EU
A novel compound has received orphan status in the Europe Union to treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a life-threatening disease...
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Drug can treat inflammation-induced anemia
An experimental drug designed to help regulate the blood’s iron supply may be a viable treatment option for inflammation-induced anemia, according...
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FDA approves eltrombopag for SAA
Eltrombopag is an oral thrombopoietin receptor agonist that helps to induce the proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells to...
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Study links gene dysfunction to Fanconi anemia, AML
Credit: Tom Ellenberger Researchers say they’ve discovered “an intimate link” between RUNX genes and Fanconi anemia, a finding that also has...
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Monthly transfusions may prevent stroke recurrence in SCD
Credit: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital Monthly blood transfusions can reduce the risk of silent or overt stroke among children with sickle...
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NICE supports lenalidomide for MDS
The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued a final draft guidance recommending lenalidomide (Revlimid) as an...
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Method may help treat SCD, other disorders
Credit: Graham Beards Scientists have discovered that manipulating gene regulation can cause red blood cells to produce fetal hemoglobin, a...
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ESA recalled due to particulates
Amgen is recalling lots of the erythropoiesis-stimulating agent Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) that were distributed in several countries outside the...
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Drug gets fast track designation for MF
Credit: Peter Anderson The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expediting its review of pacritinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor with...
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Drugs can increase risk of MDS and AML
A class of immunosuppressive agents appear to increase the risk of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in patients...
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CHMP recommends antifungal agent
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended approval for intravenous (IV) posaconazole (...