December 2020
From the NewsTransfusions with higher red blood cell levels do not improve preterm baby outcomes
A randomized clinical trial is the largest study to-date to compare thresholds for blood transfusions ...
December 2020
From the NewsPrevalence of Anemia in Patients with Non-Dialysis Dependent CKD
Kidney Week 2020 Anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with erythropoietin ...
December 2020
From the NewsOral Iron Therapy in Pediatric CKD Patients
Kidney Week 2020 Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) commonly develop anemia. Current guidelines recommend ...
November 2020
From the News'Goldilocks' neonatal immune response may protect against autism
New research shows that the lowest risk for autism spectrum disorder is associated with mid-levels ...
September 2020
From the NewsAutoimmune disease: UM171 saves another life
A recently developed UM171 molecule was used in a blood transplant by a medical team ...
August 2020
From the NewsStudy explores the association of malaria, HIV with anemia during pregnancy
Pregnant women from sub-Saharan Africa with malaria and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a higher ...
May 2020
From the NewsEpigenetic mechanisms of blood cell differentiation
In the bone marrow, blood stem cells via precursor cells give rise to a variety ...
April 2020
From the NewsHigh-altitude adaptations connected with lower risk for chronic diseases
High-altitude adaptations in the Himalayas may lower risk for some chronic diseases, according to researchers. ...
November 2019
From the NewsScientists identify immune cells linked to malaria-induced anemia through autoantibody production
An autoimmune attack on uninfected red blood cells likely contributes to anemia -- a shortage ...