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Generous Blood Transfusions Not Beneficial for Some With Burst Brain Aneurysms

SAHARA rounds out this year's notable trials on blood transfusions in critically ill patients

Dec 10, 2024
 A photo of a nurse holding a bag of red blood cells.
Benefits of Transplant for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Add Up a Decade Later

Better disease outcomes, measures of cognition, and quality-of-life vs standard care, study finds

Dec 10, 2024
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Makers of Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy to Participate in Payment Model, CMS Says

Outcomes-based model designed to improve access to pricey treatments

Dec 04, 2024
 A computer rendering of sickle cells in the blood flow.
'Sex Party' COVID Czar Fired; Undiagnosed Iron Deficiency; Many Papers Partly Fake?

Health news and commentary gathered by 鶹ý staff

Sep 25, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Evidence Still Lacking for Iron Deficiency Screening, Supplementation in Pregnancy

USPSTF says new findings were consistent with those of previous review

Aug 20, 2024
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CDC Alerts on Dramatic Rise in Human Parvovirus B19

Pregnant people and those who are immunocompromised most at risk, agency warns

Aug 14, 2024
A computer rendering of parvovirus B19 particles.
Subcutaneous C5 Inhibitor Approved for PNH

Longer-acting crovalimab designed for more sustained effect and less treatment burden

Jun 24, 2024
FDA APPROVED crovalimab (Piasky) over a computer rendering of blood flowing inside a vessel.
Once-Rejected Drug Now FDA Approved for CKD-Related Anemia

Indication for HIF-PH inhibitor vadadustat limited to patients already on dialysis

Mar 28, 2024
FDA APPROVED vadadustat (Vafseo) over a photo of a woman receiving dialysis.
FDA Panel Endorses Imetelstat for MDS-Related Anemia

By 12-2 vote, members find improvement in transfusion independence outweighs risk

Mar 14, 2024
FDA ODAC imetelstat (Rytelo) over a close up photo of a person receiving a blood transfusion.
FDA Staff Cast Doubt on Novel Drug for MDS-Related Anemia

Agency asking its advisors if benefits outweigh risks for patients who fail on standard treatment

Mar 12, 2024
FDA ODAC imetelstat (Rytelo) over a close up photo of a person receiving a blood transfusion.
A Blenrep Comeback? Cancer Vaccine for Dogs; U.K. Snubs Enhertu

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Mar 07, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Likely Cost-Effective if Under $2 Million

Lifetime reduction in acute pain episodes should offset high upfront costs of the therapy

Jan 22, 2024
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FDA Approves JAK Inhibitor That Addresses Anemia in Myelofibrosis

In a phase III trial, momelotinib reduced anemia, constitutional symptoms, and splenomegaly

Sep 18, 2023
FDA APPROVED momelotinib (Ojjaara) over a computer rendering of myelofibrosis cells.
New Recommendations Address Global Inequality in Sickle Cell Disease Care

Commission lays out strategies for progress by 2025 and beyond

Jul 13, 2023
A scanning electron microscope image of a sickle cell.
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