Anemia
Conference Coverage
Orthopedic complications in sickle cell require prompt action
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Orthopedic crises are common in patients with sickle cell disease, and consultation with an orthopedic surgeon is...
Conference Coverage
Insurance-related barriers impede L-glutamine access
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Just one in five patients prescribed L-glutamine were still taking the drug after 10 months, according to a new real-world...
Conference Coverage
Oral voxelotor improves hemoglobin in sickle cell disease
AMSTERDAM – The investigational agent may have disease modifying effects, researchers reported.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC warns against misuse of opioid-prescribing guideline
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are advising against misapplication of the agency’s guideline on opioid prescribing....
From the Journals
Single-dose tafenoquine appears to prevent malaria relapse
The drug cut relapse rates in select patients without causing symptomatic anemia.
From the Journals
Plerixafor produced dramatic responses in severe WHIM syndrome
The treatment was effective and well tolerated in patients who could not receive granulocyte colony-stimulating factor therapy.
News
FDA approves ravulizumab for treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
The drug’s novel formulation means that patients can be treated every eight weeks, instead of every two weeks as is the case with the previously...
News
FDA aims to boost safety of platelets for transfusion
The agency is seeking input on ways to decrease the risk of bacterial contamination in platelets stored for 5 and 7 days after collection.
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.
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.