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Gene Responsible For Rare Form Of Congenital Anemia Discovered
May 8, 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 -
Iron Deficiency In Womb May Delay Brain Maturation In Preemies
May 4, 2009 — Iron plays a large role in brain development in the womb, and new research shows an iron deficiency may delay the development of auditory nervous system in preemies. This delay could affect babies ... > full story -
Drugs To Combat Anemia In Cancer Patients Increase Risk Of Death, Study Suggests
April 30, 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 -
Cellular Discovery May Lead To Targeted Treatment For Rare Form Of Anemia
March 15, 2009 — University of Cincinnati researchers have identified the specific biological mechanisms believed to lead to a rare and incurable blood disease known as Diamond Blackfan anemia. Scientists say with ... > 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 4, 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 -
Transfusions Increase Clot Risk In Hospitalized Cancer Patients, Scientists Find
November 24, 2008 — Blood transfusions used to treat anemia in patients with cancer are associated with an increased risk of life-threatening blood clots, at a similar rate as other treatments for cancer-induced anemia, ... > 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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