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Protein Discovered That Keeps Hemoglobin In Balance; Research May Advance Treatment Of The Blood Disease Thalassemia
June 13, 2002 Hematology researchers at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have discovered a gene and its associated protein that may have major implications for red blood cell formation, specifically ... > full story -
Anemia Complicates Heart Failure, Should Be New Focus, Doctor Says
June 6, 2002 Anemia, a condition arising when the blood contains too few red cells and hence not enough of the oxygen-carrying pigment known as hemoglobin, appears to be an under-appreciated contributor to ... > full story -
Simple Diagnosis Of Anaemia And Malaria
October 11, 2001 Research funded by NWO has shown that African mothers greatly over-report fever in their children. As a result the children are given anti-malaria drugs too often. African households seldom possess a ... > full story -
Drug Therapy Leads To Long-Term Remissions In Aplastic Anemia Patients
October 2, 2001 Researchers at Johns Hopkins, Hahnemann University, and University of Maryland report sustained, treatment-free remissions in studies of a novel drug therapy approach to treating a deadly blood ... > full story -
Hopkins Researchers Combat Sickle Cell Anemia In Mice With "Mini-Transplant"
June 15, 2001 Researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center report success in treating sickle cell disease in mice with a modified bone marrow transplant. The finding adds further support to human trials now ... > full story -
Cell Membrane Plays Crucial Role In Releasing Nitric Oxide From Red Blood Cells
February 2, 2001 Duke University Medical Center researchers report that the membranes of red blood cells are actively involved in storing and releasing nitric oxide, a molecule that regulates blood flow and oxygen ... > full story -
Genetically Engineered Hemoglobin Brings Artificial Blood A Step Closer
November 7, 2000 Using genetic engineering techniques, researchers have created artificial hemoglobin that could someday alleviate perennial blood bank shortages. Hemoglobin - the vital component that carries ... > full story -
Natural Compounds Protect Red Blood Cells From Damage
February 25, 2000 Two compounds that occur naturally in animals and people may help protect red blood cells against damage that can cause some forms of anemia, including one common in alcoholics. ... > full story -
Yale Scientists Develop Non-Invasive Procedure For Detecting Fetal Anemia
January 10, 2000 Yale scientists have successfully used a non-invasive technology called Doppler ultrasound to detect whether or not a fetus is anemic, eliminating the risks accompanying traditional invasive tests ... > full story -
Gene Therapy Trial Approved For Rare Anemia
January 25, 1999 A gene therapy clinical trial for Fanconi anemia, a fatal inherited blood disease, is set to begin at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Currently, the best survival hope for Fanconi ... > full story
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