
Cellular Discovery May Lead To Targeted Treatment For Rare Form Of Anemia
University of Cincinnati
researchers have identified
the specific biological
mechanisms believed to lead
to a rare and incurable
... > full story

Gene Responsible For Debilitating Blood Cell Disorder Discovered
For many years, scientists
have sought the faulty genes
in myelodysplasia, a blood
cell disorder that arises
late in life and segues,
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Key Blood Protein Discovered
Scientists have uncovered a
protein that plays a key
role in the recycling of
iron from blood. Their work
could lead to new therapies
for certain inherited blood
disorders such as
... > full story

Candidate Hookworm Vaccine Shows Benefits In Animal Study
In a paper in the open
access journal PLoS
Medicine, vaccination of
dogs with a recombinant
protease produced by
hookworms can reduce blood
... > full story
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Anemic Patients With MDS Gain Long-term Benefits From Erythropoietin And A Myeloid Growth Factor
September 17, 2009 Myelodysplastic syndromes, a group of blood disorders that can lead to acute myeloid leukemia in some patients, often cause severe anemia. While certain treatments can help manage the symptoms of ... > full story -
Anemia Increases Risk Of Death In The Very Elderly
July 28, 2009 Anemia in very elderly people aged 85 and older appears to be associated with an increased risk of death, according to a new ... > full story -
Anemia Associated With Greater Risk Of Death In Heart Disease Patients
June 1, 2009 A new study has found that the presence of anemia in patients with chronic heart failure is associated with a significantly increased risk of death. The findings also show that anemia is associated ... > full story -
Gene Responsible For Rare Form Of Congenital Anemia Discovered
May 14, 2009 The identification of the causal gene can now offer patients and their family members direct molecular confirmation of their condition, allowing them to know whether they are sufferers or ... > full story -
Drugs To Combat Anemia In Cancer Patients Increase Risk Of Death, Study Suggests
May 7, 2009 The use of drugs to encourage red blood cell formation (erythropoiesis-stimulating agents) in cancer patients with anemia increases the risk of death and serious adverse events such as blood clots, ... > full story -
Anemia Treatment Improves Heart Structure And Quality Of Life In Kidney Disease Patients
April 1, 2009 In chronic kidney disease patients, different levels of anemia treatment have a beneficial effect on the heart and improve quality of life, according to a pair of new studies. The findings indicate ... > full story -
New Form Of Intravenous Iron Treats Anemia In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients On Dialysis
January 28, 2009 Ferumoxytol, a novel intravenous form of iron that permits rapid administration of large doses, has been shown to be effective for treating iron deficiency in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on ... > full story -
New Genetic Target For Sickle Cell Disease Therapy Found
December 5, 2008 Researchers have identified a gene that directly affects the production of a form of hemoglobin that is instrumental in modifying the severity of the inherited blood disorders sickle cell disease and ... > full story -
Preventing Anemia Is Important To Kidney Disease Patients' Quality Of Life
November 11, 2008 Maintaining sufficient red blood cell levels is important to the physical and mental health of patients with chronic kidney disease, according to a new study. The findings indicate that preventing ... > full story -
Intravenous Iron Improves Treatment Response In Cancer-related Anemia
September 15, 2008 For patients with chemotherapy-induced anemia, adding intravenous iron to treatment with the drug darbepoetin alfa results in a faster and more potent improvement in response with lower doses of the ... > full story
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