July 12th 2024
Interim analysis of the Phase 2 study shows an overall response rate of 40% in patients aged 2 years to younger than 18 years with chronic GVHD.
Most patients administered IV iron after acute bacterial infection did not experience negative clinical outcomes.
July 9th 2024
Online survey data underlines notable discrepancies across various aspects of ID screening and supplementation in clinical practice for patients with HF.
July 8th 2024
Iron deficiency and anemia rates were typically higher in less economically developed regions and rural areas in China.
July 6th 2024
Long-term exposure to proton pump inhibitors and oral anticoagulants was linked to an increased risk of IDA presentation.
Higher Transferrin Saturation Levels Linked to Fewer CV Events in CKD
Patients with chronic kidney disease and TSAT levels of 30–40% experienced significantly fewer cardiovascular events than those with TSAT of 20–30%.
Hematology Month in Review: June 2024
Our May 2024 month-in-review for hematology focuses on the latest updates to the hematologic pipeline.
Iron Deficiency Common in Newly Referred Patients With Renal Failure
Nearly half of patients with CKD presented with iron deficiency at the initial presentation at the nephrology department.
Mezagitamab Achieves Platelet Response, Favorable Safety in ITP Treatment
Mezagitamab demonstrated no new safety signals and rapid increases in platelet counts across Phase 2b data in treating persistent or chronic ITP.
Household Air Pollution Linked to Anemia Risk in Pregnant Women
Exposure to carbon monoxide correlated with lower odds of anemia prevalence, whereas exposure to fine particulate matter had the opposite effect.
Iron Deficiency Anemia Associated with High Risk of Asthma
Genetically predicted anemia may be casually linked to an increased risk of asthma, suggesting its role in the chronic lung disease's development.
ELA026 Shows Promise for Secondary HLH in Phase 1b Study
Late-breaking data from EHA 2024 demonstrated a high overall response rate and favorable safety across a range of sHLH patients treated with ELA026.
Phase 2 AURORA Trial Demonstrates Clinical Activity of Bitopertin for EPP
Bitopertin achieves significant reductions in PPIX versus placebo in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria.
Mitapivat Achieves Phase 3 Endpoint in Non-Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia
In the ENERGIZE trial, oral mitapivat achieved meaningful improvements in symptoms of anemia in patients with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia.
Reni-Cel Displays Clinical Benefit for Transfusion-dependent Beta Thalassemia
Phase 1/2 EdiTHAL trial data shows reni-cell remained well-tolerated and displayed promising efficacy for patients with TDT.
Iron Deficiency Prevalence Differs According to Definition Used for Women
A higher serum ferritin threshold could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of more women with iron deficiency.
Knowledge Levels, Adherence to Medical Advice Critical in Anemia Care
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices remain relevant for disease management among patients with anemia.
Daprodustat Exhibits Dose-Dependent Correlation with Hemoglobin in Anemia
Daprodustat 25-30 mg was linked to the most significant rise in serum hemoglobin and reduced serum ferritin levels.
Hematology Month in Review: May 2024
Our May 2024 month-in-review for hematology focuses on important FDA updates, new anemia data from ERA 2024, and the latest imaging modalities.
Anemia Diagnostic Tests Infrequent, Linked to Low Treatment Rates in CKD
Diagnostic tests for anemia etiology are infrequently ordered, leading to a significant majority of patients with CKD receiving inadequate treatment.
Mortality Risk Unchanged by Iron Dose in Hemodialysis Patients with Cancer
Iron administration did not increase the mortality risk of hemodialysis patients with cancer, but the safety of increasing ESA doses was not confirmed.
Anemia Increases Risk of End-Stage Kidney Disease in IgA Nephropathy
An analysis of more than 800 IgAN patients treated from 2002-2021 provides an overview of factors associated with anemia as well as its impact on prognosis.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Can Improve Anemia in Patients with CKD
Data from ERA 24 builds on previous research examining the effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on hemoglobin levels among patients with chronic kidney disease.
ROXSTAR Registry Offers Insight into Effects of Roxadustat in Real-World Settings
Study finds roxadustat effectively treats anemia in both dialysis-dependent and non-dialysis-dependent CKD patients.
Smartphone App Accurate in Anemia Detection from Conjunctival Images
The smartphone app demonstrated higher accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity in patients with severe anemia than those with moderate anemia.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin May Benefit Severe Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Retrospective data suggest the off-label use of IVIg could be helpful in the management of severe autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Oral Liposomal Iron Helps Correct Iron Deficiency in Non-Dialysis CKD
Liposomal iron achieves a partial correction of transferrin saturation, with no significant effect on iron storage and hemoglobin, in patients with NDD-CKD.
Artificial Intelligence Algorithms Detect Anemia from Fundus Images
Automated anemia detection from fundus images may benefit patients undergoing routine retinal imaging.
FDA Clears IND Application for CID-103 in Immune Thrombocytopenia
Announced on May 15, 2024, the IND application supports a phase 1/2 study of CID among adults with chronic ITP.
Hematology Month in Review: April 2024
Our April month in review for hematology breaks down the latest updates to the pipeline, mortality risk in people with sickle cell disease, and our newest multimedia offerings.
Recombinant ADAMTS13 Prophylaxis Effective Approach for Congenital TTP
An interim analysis of a phase 3 trial displays the effectiveness of prophylaxis with recombinant ADAMTS13, achieving approximately 100% of normal ADAMTS13 levels.
Presence of Anemia Negatively Impacts Long-Term Prognosis in HFmrEF
Anemia and iron deficiency are prevalent in heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction and may worsen mortality and rehospitalization outcomes.
Intravenous Iron Boosts Hemoglobin Levels in Children with Anemia, IBD
Treatment with intravenous iron therapy proves more efficacious than oral or no iron therapy in improving hemoglobin in pediatric patients admitted with IBD and IDA.
Current Diagnostics May Misclassify Suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
When the current recommended diagnostic algorithm was used in clinical practice, antibody testing was required in half of patients with suspected HIT.
Alternate-Day Iron May Be More Effective for Patients with Anemia, Diabetes
Oral iron supplements did not significantly differ in increasing hemoglobin and ferritin levels, but the every-other-day oral iron proved more effective than daily use.