January 2022
From the NewsEmerging Therapies for Iron Deficiency in Anemia of CKD
Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) commonly experience iron deficiency associated with anemia. In an ...
January 2022
From the NewsVadadustat for Anemia in Patients Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis
Vadadustat, an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor, is being investigated for the treatment of ...
December 2021
From the NewsRoxadustat for Anemia in CKD in Patients Treated for ≥3 Years
Roxadustat is an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor that is in development in the ...
October 2021
From the NewsRed blood cells play much larger role in immune system through discovery of DNA-binding capability, study finds
Researchers uncover the mechanism of how red blood cells detect and bind DNA, opening the ...
October 2021
From the NewsNew model points to solution to global blood shortage
A mathematical model of the body's interacting physiological and biochemical processes shows that it may ...
October 2021
From the NewsSex matters when it comes to immune responses against infection and disease, study shows
New research shows how anemia can generate different immune responses in males versus females. ...
August 2021
From the NewsOne in two pregnancies are affected by iron deficiency, yet many women don’t get a simple screening test to check
Half of pregnant women who had a simple blood test to check their iron stores ...
August 2021
From the NewsTrials reveal efficacy and safety of oral drug for treating anemia associated with kidney disease
Pooled results from phase 3 clinical trials demonstrate that roxadustat is efficacious and may be ...
June 2021
From the NewsResearchers develop proof-of-concept treatment that elevates adult and fetal hemoglobin
Researchers have developed a proof-of-concept treatment for blood disorders like sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia ...