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Gene Therapy Breakthrough Heralds Treatment for Beta-Thalassemia
July 13, 2010 Italian scientists pioneering a new gene transfer treatment for the blood disorder beta-thalassemia have successfully completed preclinical trials, claiming they can correct the lack of beta-globin ... > full story -
For Lambs, a Pasture a Week Keeps Blood Suckers Away
July 6, 2010 Deworming lambs can be minimized with rotational grazing and checking the animals' eye color, according to new ... > full story -
Do We Clamp the Umbilical Cord Too Soon? Early Clamping May Interrupt Humankind's First 'Natural Stem Cell Transplant'
May 24, 2010 The timing of umbilical cord clamping at birth remains controversial. The cord has been clamped early to facilitate resuscitation and stabilization of infants. Now, a new review paper suggests ... > full story -
Systems Biology Helps Explain Hematopoiesis
May 21, 2010 After blood loss, large amounts of the hormone Epo flood the hematopoietic system in the bone marrow. Scientists have shown how a rapid turnover of Epo receptor molecules on hematopoietic cells ... > full story -
Anemia Tougher to Tackle in Black Children With Kidney Disease, Study Finds
April 27, 2010 Black children with chronic kidney disease have more severe anemia than white children even when they receive the same treatment, according to a new ... > full story -
Oncology: Fanconi Anemia Pathway Dysregulated in Non-FA Cancers
April 19, 2010 Individuals with the rare human genetic disease Fanconi anemia have an increased incidence of cancer. In many individuals, disease is caused by mutations in any one of 13 known genes (including ... > full story -
Anemia Following Surgery for Morbid Obesity
April 19, 2010 A research team from United States evaluated the long-term heath issues of patients who underwent gastric bypass surgery. They found menstruating females and patients with peptic ulcer disease are at ... > full story -
Genetic Form of Anemia Defined Molecularly
April 1, 2010 Sideroblastic anemia is a form of anemia caused by an inability to incorporate iron into hemoglobin, something that is essential if the molecule is to perform its vital function of carrying oxygen ... > full story -
Newly Identified Proteins Critical to Fanconi Anemia Pathway DNA Repair Function
March 25, 2010 Identification of two new proteins in the Fanconi anemia DNA repair pathway may help explain genetic instability in people with Fanconi anemia and how otherwise healthy people are susceptible to ... > full story -
Study of Popular Anemia Drug Supports New Guidelines for Its Use in Dialysis Patients
March 2, 2010 A new study helps dispel mounting confusion over the safety of blockbuster anemia drugs -- erythropoiesis-stimulating agents -- for people with kidney disease requiring dialysis, as federal ... > full story
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