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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,
... > full story
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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