Anemia
Conference Coverage
Ferric citrate effective for anemia in non–dialysis-dependent CKD
CHICAGO – Ferric citrate was safe and effective for treating iron-deficiency anemia in patients who had non–dialysis-dependent chronic kidney...
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Colombia reports first Zika deaths, all in medically compromised patients
Five people with confirmed Zika virus infections have died in Colombia, and all had medical comorbidities.
News
Human gene editing consensus study underway
A comprehensive study of the scientific underpinnings of human gene editing technologies is underway, and the multidisciplinary committee of...
Commentary
Do we give too much iron?
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Proper hydroxyurea dose tied to better survival in sickle cell anemia
Key clinical point: Proper hydroxyurea dose in adults with sickle cell anemia was linked to higher fetal hemoglobin levels, less organ dysfunction...
News
Blocking two targets boosted fetal hemoglobin expression
New findings related to fetal globin expression could open the door to novel therapies for adults with sickle cell disease and thalassemia.
Conference Coverage
Video: Eltrombopag boosted standard therapy in severe, newly-diagnosed aplastic anemia
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VIDEO: Novel GBT440 improves blood parameters in sickle cell disease
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ASH: Novel GBT440 reduces sickle cells, improves hematologic parameters
Key clinical point: A first-in class small molecule drug improved hematologic parameters and reduced sickling of red blood cells.
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ASH: HLA-identical sibling transplants “excellent” in eligble SCD patients
Key clinical point: Bone marrow transplants from HLA-identical siblings are frequently curative of sickle-cell disease. Major finding: Three-year...
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ASH: Oral drug offers alternative to lifelong transfusions in sickle cell
Key clinical point: Hydroxyurea can substitute for chronic transfusions to prevent primary stroke in children with sickle cell disease and...