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May 03, 2012:
Researchers Rejuvenate Blood-Forming Stem Cells in Mice
Scientists hope to apply findings to human aging in future
April 05, 2012:
Infection Might Raise Blood Clot Risk for Older Adults: Study
These clots often start in the legs but can also affect the heart, lung or brain, researchers say
March 27, 2012:
Omontys Approved for Anemic People With Kidney Disease
Drug designed to stimulate production of red blood cells
March 27, 2012:
Tighter Recommendations Issued for Blood Cell Transfusions
Study found patients do just as well with lower thresholds for red blood cells
February 02, 2012:
Anemia May Boost Death Risk After Stroke
Study of men finds the blood disorder affects survival rates up to a year later
December 15, 2011:
Low Iron Levels May Increase Blood Clot Risk
Researchers say next step is determining if treating iron deficiency wards off dangerous clots
December 02, 2011:
Sickle Cell Disease Tied to 'Silent Strokes' in Children
Anemia and high blood pressure together or alone increased the risk in study of young patients
October 06, 2011:
Anemia Could Add to Surgical Risks
Likelihood of complications, death higher for patients with this blood disorder, study says
August 08, 2011:
Many Heart Patients Anemic After Too Many Blood Tests in Hospital
Researchers warn this could translate into worse outcomes
June 24, 2011:
FDA Urges Reduced Doses for Anemia Drugs
Can increase risk of cardiovascular problems in patients with kidney disease, agency says
June 10, 2011:
Study May Dispel Worries About High Levels of Folic Acid
Even if vitamin B12 levels are low, expert says, folate won't exacerbate problems
June 07, 2011:
Health Tip: Pregnancy Requires More Iron
Expecting women may be at risk for anemia
April 25, 2011:
Health Tip: Health Conditions May Cause Paleness
Here's what may be to blame
March 25, 2011:
Poor Eating Habits May Lead to Anemia in Older Women
Study finds that as nutrient intake declines, risk rises
March 04, 2011:
Health Tip: What's Behind Iron Deficiency
Here are some common risk factors
November 09, 2010:
Scientists Say They've Made Blood From Skin
Discovery could benefit surgical, cancer, anemia patients, researchers say
October 26, 2010:
Use Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients With Caution, Experts Say
New guidelines issued for drugs that reduce transfusion risk
October 19, 2010:
FDA Advisers Back Anemia Drugs for Kidney Patients
More research needed on optimum dose, despite stroke risk posed by drugs, panel members say
October 07, 2010:
Health Tip: Feed Your Toddler Enough Iron
How to offer sufficient iron in the diet
September 21, 2010:
Researchers Identify Markers for Aplastic Anemia Risk
Shorter 'caps' on chromosomes prior to treatment predict higher odds of relapse, death, researchers find
September 15, 2010:
Experimental Drug Shows Promise for Bone Marrow Disorder
Patients with myelofibrosis experienced some relief from symptoms, inflammation, ongoing study found
September 15, 2010:
Anemia Drugs Could Pose Threat to Some Kidney Patients
Study finds 'poor responders' to meds like Aranesp at higher risk for heart trouble, death
July 14, 2010:
Association Found Between Alzheimer's and Anemia
Cause for link uncertain, more study needed, researchers say
June 18, 2010:
Health Tip: Help Prevent Anemia
Some types may be avoidable
May 21, 2010:
Common Diabetes Drug Linked to Vitamin B-12 Deficiency
Type 2 patients taking metformin should get levels tested regularly, study suggests
May 06, 2010:
Anemia Drugs Hold Dangers for Kidney Patients
Study finds increased risks for potential deadly complications
April 27, 2010:
Anemia Harder to Treat in Black Children With Kidney Disease
Treatment tailored to reflect race may be needed, researchers suggest
March 02, 2010:
For Some on Dialysis, Anemia Drugs Pose Risks
But experts say not using them would lower people's quality of life
February 16, 2010:
FDA Tightens Controls on Anemia Drugs
Procrit, similar medicines have been tied to strokes, tumor progression in cancer patients, agency says
November 10, 2009:
Anemia Drugs May Cause Deadly Blood Clots
Study raises more concerns about common treatment for chemo patients
November 04, 2009:
Will New Anemia Drug Top Current Treatments?
Designed for a rare condition, it might have a wider application, experts say
November 02, 2009:
Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say
October 30, 2009:
Traveling While on Dialysis Could Be Risky
Chances of infection, anemia and more go up, study finds
August 06, 2009:
Health Tip: Anemia Caused by Iron Deficiency
Factors that may be responsible
December 08, 2008:
Anemia Rates Down for U.S. Women and Children
But they remain disproportionately high for minority women, study finds
December 04, 2008:
Gene Behind Childhood Anemias Found
Finding could usher in new treatments for sickle cell disease and thalassemia
December 03, 2008:
Health Tip: Are You Anemic?
Here are possible warning signs
November 28, 2008:
Transfusing Anemic Cancer Patients Boosts Clot Risk
But the danger is about the same as using drugs for treatment, study suggests
August 19, 2008:
Health Tip: Who's Prone to Iron Deficiency?
Menstruating women to blood donors, among others
August 05, 2008:
New Test Diagnoses Anemia in Chronic Disease
Tool detects concentration of active hepcidin in the blood, researchers say
June 19, 2008:
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Anemia
Women are more likely than men to become anemic
June 02, 2008:
Anemia Drugs May Speed Tumor Growth in Some Cancer Patients
Widely prescribed blood-boosters might stimulate malignant cells, hasten death, study says
April 23, 2008:
Health Tip: If You Have to Take Iron Supplements
Suggestions to make the medicine go down
April 03, 2008:
Anemia Triples Risk of Local Recurrence in Breast Cancer Patients
No differences seen in overall survival, metastasis when chemo triggered low red blood cell count
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