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Anemia
A job to fill the hole in her heart 02 Oct 2005
Sickle cell anemia took her grandson last year, when he was 13. Now she's set up a foundation to help other families who face the same nightmare. ...
- St. Petersburg Times
30 years after landmark court case, technology reshapes abortion ... 02 Oct 2005
He points out cutting edge research into the use of "cellular transplantation" into tiny fetuses to prevent defects like sickle cell anemia, a condition in ...
- Toledo Blade
Officials bungled steroid regulation from the start 02 Oct 2005
...recover from surgery, provide testosterone for those whose bodies failed to produce it naturally and help offset the effects of breast cancer, anemia and other ...
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Warning To Parents About Popular Childrens' Candy 02 Oct 2005
...child's health. "It can lead to brain damage, anemia all different types of diseases," said La Red nurse Lorina Sellers. They say ...
- WBOC TV 16
Bioscience center is dedicated 02 Oct 2005
...it," Sturgis said. Already, she is working on a project with sickle cell anemia where the microscope will come in handy. She is ...
- The Courier-Journal
White bread: We love it 02 Oct 2005
It required bakers to enrich white bread to help prevent beriberi (a lack of thiamin), pellagra (a lack of niacin) and anemia (a lack of iron). ...
- Wisconsin State Journal
News on Michael Jackson, 50 Cent, Beyonce & More 02 Oct 2005
Little Legs with Big Hearts, scheduled for Oct. 9 at UCLA’s Drake Stadium, began in 2004 as a fundraiser for kids living with Sickle Cell Anemia. ...
- Eurweb.com
This Dracula's impact comes from tapping a different vein 02 Oct 2005
In his Edwardian parlor, Dr. Seward (Mark Sawyer-Dailey) consults with Professor Van Helsing (Graham Smith) about the strange anemia, puncture wounds and ...
- Louisville Courier-Journal
Cooley's Anemia Foundation Applauds Committee Decision on Exjade ... Sep 30, 2005
30 /US Newswire/ -- The Cooley's Anemia Foundation (CAF) applauded the Blood Products Advisory Committee today for recommending that the US Food and Drug ...
- U.S. Newswire (press release)
European bourses set to open higher Sep 29, 2005
Swiss drugmaker, was waiting to hear if the US Food and Drugs Administration would approve its Exjade treatment for removing excess iron in anemia patients who ...
- Financial Times
Head-to-Head Study of Treatments for Chemotherapy-Related Anemia ... Sep 22, 2005
R) (Epoetin alfa) increased hemoglobin -- or red blood cell -- levels more than Aranesp(R) (darbepoetin alfa) in patients with cancer and anemia caused by ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Scientists Find Clues in Fanconi Anemia Sep 15, 2005
By Associated Press. PORTLAND, Ore. -- The discovery of two new genes that cause Fanconi anemia suggest the rare disease is linked to a DNA repair system that ...
- Newsday
Scientists Find Clues in Fanconi Anemia Sep 16, 2005
The discovery of two new genes that cause Fanconi anemia suggest the rare disease is linked to a DNA repair system that normally keeps people healthy ...
- San Francisco Chronicle
US FDA staff raise issues with Celgene anemia drug Sep 12, 2005
WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - US regulators are weighing whether the proposed dose for Celgene Corp.'s anemia drug Revlimid is too toxic and whether the ...
- Reuters
UPDATE 1-US FDA staff raise issues with Celgene anemia drug Sep 12, 2005
Sept 12 (Reuters) - US regulators are weighing whether the proposed dose for Celgene Corp.'s (CELG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) anemia drug Revlimid is too ...
- Reuters
US FDA staff raises issues with Celgene anemia drug Sep 12, 2005
...studied a dose of its anemia drug Revlimid that is too toxic and whether the company should study a lower dose, according to documents released on Monday. ...
- Reuters AlertNet
US panel supports Celgene anemia drug Revlimid Sep 14, 2005
BETHESDA, Md., Sept 14 (Reuters) - A US advisory panel on Wednesday voted 10-5 to recommend approval of Celgene Corp.'s Revlimid to treat anemia in patients ...
- Reuters AlertNet
US panel supports Celgene anemia drug Revlimid Sep 14, 2005
A US advisory panel on Wednesday voted 10-5 to recommend approval of Celgene Corp.'s (CELG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) Revlimid to treat anemia in patients ...
- Reuters
FDA Advisory Panel Backs an Anemia Drug Sep 14, 2005
The panel, an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration, voted 10 to 5 that Revlimid should be approved to treat anemia in patients with a ...
- New York Times
Health Tip: Treating Iron Deficiency Anemia Sep 14, 2005
ISLAMABAD: If your child's been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers these tips. ...
- PakTribune.com
Health Tip: Treating Iron Deficiency Anemia Sep 13, 2005
To make your child's medicine more palatable, mix it with one ounce of apple or orange juice. Wipe the teeth after each dose to ...
- Forbes
Sickle Cell Anemia Sep 10, 2005
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder. Its main characteristics are long-term (chronic) anemia and episodes of pain. ...
- rarediseases.about.com
Treatments for Sickle Cell Anemia Sep 13, 2005
The following are some of the treatments for sickle cell anemia being investigated through research. 1. One method for treating ...
- rarediseases.about.com
Facts about sickle cell anemia Sep 14, 2005
Mediterranean rim. Effects: Anemia, weakness, stunted growth. Clogged ... Mediterranean rim. Effects: Anemia, weakness and stunted growth. Clogged ...
- Sun-Sentinel.com
Basketball Star Alonzo Mourning Spreads the Word About Kidney ... Sep 26, 2005
John Hospital & Medical Center to share his struggle with chronic kidney disease and related anemia. Mourning's visits are part ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
BIOSAFE Anemia Club to Offer Low-Cost, At-Home Anemia Testing Aug 30, 2005
LAKE FOREST, IL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 08/30/2005 -- BIOSAFE Medical Technologies, Inc. announced today the formation of the BIOSAFE Anemia Club. ...
- Market Wire (press release)
First international meeting on bone marrow diseases Oct 1, 2005
18-19 The latest advances in aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and other bone marrow failure diseases ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
Sickle cell patient hopes people will understand disease Sep 30, 2005
Sickle cell disease cannot be caught, acquired, or otherwise transmitted. Sickle cell anemia is the most severe and common form of sickle cell disease. ...
- Clinton Sampson Independent
US FDA staff raises issues with Celgene anemia drug Sep 12, 2005
WASHINGTON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - US regulators are weighing whether Celgene Corp. (CELG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) studied a dose of its anemia drug Revlimid ...
- Reuters
Scientists Find Clues in Fanconi Anemia Sep 15, 2005
Sep 15, 2005 — The discovery of two new genes that cause Fanconi anemia suggest the rare disease is linked to a DNA repair system that normally keeps people ...
- ABC News
Affymax Begins Third Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Hematide(TM) Sep 21, 2005
...-- Study Will Evaluate Next-Generation Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent for Treatment of Anemia in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Not on Dialysis -- PALO ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Preventing sickle cell anemia-related stroke Sep 1, 2005
Phase III clinical trial to investigate whether a new combination treatment can prevent a secondary stroke in children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) and ...
- myDNA.com
BIOSAFE Anemia Club to Offer Low-Cost, At-Home Anemia Testing Aug 31, 2005
LAKE FOREST, IL -- (Market Wire - Aug 30, 2005) -- BIOSAFE Medical Technologies, Inc. announced today the formation of the BIOSAFE Anemia Club. ...
- ArriveNet (press release)
Gratitude opens doors her rare disease can close Sep 26, 2005
Eighteen-year-old Amy has Fanconi anemia, a rare genetic disease that killed both her sisters. The illness brings a high risk for ...
- OregonLive.com
Affymax Begins Third Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Hematide Sep 21, 2005
...peptide-based erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) that is being developed to stimulate production of red blood cells for the treatment of anemia in patients ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
WILL BLACK ABORTIONS SOLVE CRIME? Oct 1, 2005
Why not poverty rates? Why not education (since Bennett was an education secretary, even if ineffectual). Why not sickle-cell anemia? Why not jazz? ...
- Collective Bellaciao
Who gets the $3 billion? Sep 30, 2005
Institute who has nerve and lung problems, is especially uneasy that the board has only a handful of non-white members, since sickle cell anemia and some other ...
- San Jose Mercury News
UPDATE 2-US FDA panel backs Novartis blood disorder drug Sep 29, 2005
Md., Sept 29 (Reuters) - Novartis' (NVS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) new oral drug Exjade should be approved to treat excess iron in anemia patients who ...
- Reuters
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-US FDA panel backs Novartis blood ... Sep 29, 2005
NVS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (NOVN.VX: Quote, Profile, Research) new oral drug Exjade should be approved to treat excess iron in anemia patients who ...
- Reuters
Making strides Sep 20, 2005
Called Fanconi anemia, the disease afflicts young people with congenital defects and a predisposition for many kinds of cancer, usually starting with leukemia ...
- Worcester Telegram (subscription)
Junior runner proves a spark for Titans Oct 1, 2005
...“She’s been battling anemia,� Denny said. “She’s just starting to get some energy back. “She passed about five girls in the last 50 meters. ...
- Kansas City Star
Riding to the rescue: FVSU fund-raiser contributes to St. Jude's ... Oct 1, 2005
Scientists and physicians associated with the hospital study the causes, cures and prevention of illnesses including sickle-cell anemia, AIDS and Hodgkin's ...
- Macon Telegraph
Rising gas prices cut into cab business Oct 1, 2005
Camellia Dobbins of Christiansburg said before she got sick with diabetes and anemia she could easily have spent $100 a week on cab fares to get back and forth ...
- New River Valley Current
No-Transfusion Liver Graft in Surgical Tour de Force Sep 26, 2005
..."The associated coagulopathy, anemia, malnutrition, and severe portal ... The operation was then conducted with the patients under conditions of moderate anemia. ...
- MedPage Today
Talbert awards honor three for community service Sep 22, 2005
Because of his outstanding work in research of Fanconi anemia, Richard Harris, a physician in the division of hematology/oncology at Cincinnati Children's ...
- Cincinnati Enquirer
OHSU researchers' discovery may help remedy a rare disease Sep 21, 2005
Scientists studying the illness Fanconi anemia -- work closely tied to Oregon -- have new proof linking the rare disease to a DNA-repair system that probably ...
- OregonLive.com
Dike built to revive Aral Sea Oct 1, 2005
...damaging the region's already fragile semidesert and turning its inhabitants into some of the least healthy in the world, with anemia figures topping 90 percent ...
- World Peace Herald
Board gives Children's doctor lifetime achievement award Sep 20, 2005
...division of hematology/oncology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has earned the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund ...
- Cincinnati Business Courier
Girl waits for grueling marrow transplant Sep 28, 2005
Kailee, who was diagnosed with very severe aplastic anemia nearly four years ago, is expected to undergo a second bone marrow transplant late next month at the ...
- Albuquerque Tribune
Adult Sickle Cell Drug Proves Effective in Young Children Sep 19, 2005
19 /US Newswire/ -- A drug used for the treatment of sickle cell anemia in adults has now been shown to cause significant improvements in very young children ...
- U.S. Newswire (press release)
Adult sickle cell drug proves effective in young children Sep 19, 2005
...(WASHINGTON, September 19, 2005) – A drug used for the treatment of sickle cell anemia in adults has now been shown to cause significant improvements in very ...
- EurekAlert
Phase 3 Trial Starts to Evaluate the Impact of Treating Anemia ... Sep 5, 2005
...that it will initiate a Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicenter, multi-national trial to evaluate the effect of anemia treatment with ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
UNICEF calls for international support to Improve children and ... Sep 7, 2005
...the urgent need for a greater international support to improve and protect Myanmar’s children and women against malnutrition – particularly anemia. ...
- Asian Tribune
Adult sickle cell drug good for youngsters Sep 19, 2005
19 (UPI) -- Scientists in Memphis, Tenn., say a drug used to treat of sickle cell anemia in adults also is effective in very young children with the disorder. ...
- United Press International
A Better Screening Test For Infant Iron Deficiency? Sep 17, 2005
...are critical because iron deficiency can impair infant mental development, possibly permanently, even before it progresses to anemia (clinically identified as ...
- Science Daily (press release)
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-US FDA panel backs Novartis blood disorder ... Sep 29, 2005
NVS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) (NOVN.VX: Quote, Profile, Research) experimental drug Exjade to treat excess iron in a wide range of anemia patients who ...
- Reuters
US FDA panel backs Novartis blood disorder drug Sep 29, 2005
...voted to recommend approval of Novartis' (NVS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) experimental drug Exjade to treat excess iron in a wide range of anemia patients who ...
- Reuters
Editorial: Star power vs. sickle-cell Sep 21, 2005
That's why Saturday he'll be here to help in the local fight against sickle cell anemia. Wilkins will speak at the Sickle Cell Anemia ...
- Waco Tribune Herald
Back on the ball Sep 29, 2005
Sickle cell anemia left him ill, weak and dozens of pounds under his usual weight. "This is really good for Marvin," says his coach Thom Connors. ...
- Amesbury News
DOH 8 sees successful implementation of food fortification program Sep 25, 2005
The same survey also showed that Iron Deficiency Anemia among 6 months old to 1-year old babies increased from 56.6% in 1998 to 65.9% in 2003, 1 to 5-year old ...
- Philippine Information Agency
Codey signs health bill in Williamstown Sep 29, 2005
...to delay progression of the disease to prevent dialysis and to treat the diseases affiliated with kidney disease such as hypertension and anemia," said Weisberg ...
- Williamstown Plain Dealer
Nektar Announces Inhaled Amphotericin B Product in Human Clinical ... Sep 29, 2005
...for hematological malignancies, patients with certain genetic diseases, late stage AIDS with the associated neutropenia, and aplastic anemia are also at ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
Two weeks, two sea turtle rescues Sep 30, 2005
Marine Laboratory in Sarasota where the turtle was eventually transported, the 25- to 50-year-old turtle was found to be suffering from anemia and symptoms ...
- Boca Beacon
100,000 bags of iron fortified rice set for Region VI Sep 28, 2005
...l00 thousand bags of rice fortified with iron are expected to be shipped in the region to help in the campaign of the government against iron deficiency anemia ...
- Philippine Information Agency
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Funds Production of Cell Lines by ... Sep 29, 2005
...specific ZFP Nucleases (ZFN(TM)) for therapeutic gene modification as a treatment for a variety of monogenic diseases, such as sickle cell anemia, and for ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
DNAPrint genomics Completes Initial Research for Production of ... Sep 27, 2005
...(OTCBB:DNAG) today announced the completion of initial research for the production of PT-401, a more powerful version of the anemia drug Erythropoietin (EPO ...
- PrimeZone (press release)
Sickle cell center opens Sep 2, 2005
PALMETTO - Growing up with sickle cell anemia, Gary T. Peterson doesn't remember his illness getting the national attention paid to conditions such as breast ...
- Bradenton Herald
JDATE and Gift of Life partner to make a match Sep 29, 2005
The Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry to help save Tali and countless others just like her who are suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, aplastic anemia and a ...
- Connecticut Jewish Ledger
Who should get flu shot early? Sep 29, 2005
...term health problem such as: Heart disease; kidney disease; lung disease like asthma; metabolic diseases like diabetes; blood disorders like anemia; a weakened ...
- Newszap Florida
Newborn donors give the gift of life Sep 25, 2005
Those include the most prevalent types of leukemia, metabolic disorders like Tay-Sachs disease, blood-related conditions such as sickle cell anemia and severe ...
- Lansing State Journal
Doctor there for his patients -- heart, body and soul Sep 29, 2005
...knee surgery that would not heal. Symptoms of the illness are bone pain, fatigue and anemia. Abonour and his staff somehow make ...
- Indianapolis Star
Melphalan/Prednisone Favorable in Multiple Myeloma Patients ... Sep 30, 2005
...responses. Other effects of myeloma may include damage to the kidneys, osteoporosis, anemia, and an elevated blood calcium level. ...
- Cancer Consultants (press release)
The 3 Stages of Pregnancy Sep 30, 2005
At your first prenatal visit, your doctor will test your blood for everything from anemia to hepatitis B and check your immunity to diseases like rubella. ...
- Parents.com
Charitable Organization Gets Creative for Katrina Effort Sep 21, 2005
...(PRWEB) September 21, 2005 -- Sickle Cell Anemia & Charity, Inc. (SCAACI) has come up with a novel way to raise money to help the hurricane victims. ...
- PR Web (press release)
Bone marrow from China expected shortly a child in US Sep 17, 2005
...deadly disease. Kailee Wells was first diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a failure of the bone marrow, nearly four years ago. She ...
- China Daily
Alexion Completes Enrollment of its Eculizumab Phase III SHEPHERD ... Sep 21, 2005
...a standard questionnaire developed to assess quality of life in cancer patients particularly suffering from severe fatigue and anemia, substantially improved ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Panthers' Vial has iron, will Sep 23, 2005
Once the iron supplement was prescribed for severe anemia, Vial transformed from a runner who practically needed goggles to keep others' dust and mud out of ...
- Richmond Times Dispatch
Stamping Out Sickle Cell Sep 23, 2005
Normal red blood cells are round; sickle blood cells are shaped like a sickle used to cut wheat. The first form is sickle cell anemia, the most severe form. ...
- WDIV
Studies Recommend Use of PillCam SB as Screening Tool for ... Sep 18, 2005
...two studies concluding that PillCam SB capsule endoscopy is a modality of choice in diagnosing the cause of unexplained iron deficiency anemia (IDA) following ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
If you're weary and experience: Sep 16, 2005
...fatigue ... You may have ANEMIA. When the amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in red blood cells falls below normal, anemia occurs. ...
- USA Weekend
COMPANY OF THE YEAR: Johnson & Johnson Sep 15, 2005
In biotechnology, J&J is a leader in anemia management and immune-mediated inflammatory disease, as well as promising new growth engines in cardiology, oncology ...
- Med Ad News (subscription)
Drug reduces iron in sick-cell patients Sep 9, 2005
...shape. Hence, the mostly commonly known name, Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA). ... damage. There is no known universal cure for Sickle Cell Anemia. ...
- News 8 Austin
WebMD's Wobbly Spinoff Sep 27, 2005
Foolish contributor WD Crotty noted that last year's numbers at WebMD, though appearing healthy on the surface, displayed some severe anemia when examined more ...
- Motley Fool
UPDATE 1-US FDA staff say Novartis new iron drug no better Sep 28, 2005
Patients who regularly receive blood transfusions, such as those with anemia, can experience iron overload -- a condition that can overwhelm organs and worsen ...
- Reuters
Celgene cancer drug clinical trial suspended - WSJ Sep 27, 2005
...trial comes at a critical time for Warren, New Jersey-based Celgene, which is hoping for approval next week of Revlimid for transfusion-dependent anemia in a ...
- Reuters
Ombudsman blames mismanagement for failures of newborn screening ... Sep 27, 2005
But some parents complain Ontario still won't test for blood diseases such as sickle cell anemia or endocrine disorders, which are tested for in other ...
- National Post
Ontario rapped over newborn screening Sep 28, 2005
...parent activists and pediatricians, has also drawn sharp criticism, particularly because Ontario did not announce plans to test for sickle cell anemia, a blood ...
- Globe and Mail
Kirin Surges to Five-Year High on Non-Malt Beer Sales (Update4) Sep 19, 2005
Nikko Citigroup wrote. The company has sought regulatory approval in June for KRN321, which treats renal anemia. Within the year ...
- Bloomberg
Sleep deprivation makes driving dangerous Sep 18, 2005
It causes something called Heinz body anemia. Please warn other readers. A: Both garlic and onions can cause anemia in dogs. Cats are even more susceptible. ...
- Houston Chronicle
Krieger: Smith brings class to 10,000-yard club Sep 27, 2005
For the past eight years, he has been spokesman for the Broncos' blood drive, motivated in part by his daughter's sickle cell anemia. ...
- Rocky Mountain News
Debate Over Use of Embryonic Stem Cells Sep 28, 2005
...disease research. Stem cells from bone marrow have treated rare blood disorders such as aplastic anemia and beta-thalassemia. Now ...
- rarediseases.about.com
FDA Raises Safety Questions On Novartis' Exjade Sep 28, 2005
...involving Novartis AG's (NVS) proposed drug to help remove excess iron in patients undergoing regular blood transfusions as a result of anemia and other blood ...
- Business Online
Ask the Pharmacist: Drinking green tea may keep you in the pink of ... Sep 27, 2005
...outcome and a cure. A lack of the vitamin biotin may cause brittle, weak nails, dermatitis, anemia and hair loss. A history of alcoholism ...
- Marconews (subscription)
Attacking a 'silent killer' Sep 27, 2005
...nine US adults have chronic kidney disease, which can seriously impact the body's ability to process waste and lead to high blood pressure, anemia, weak bones ...
- The Gloucester County Times
Trial of Celgene cancer drug halted Sep 28, 2005
Celgene is hoping for FDA approval next week of Revlimid for transfusion-dependent anemia in a subset of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare blood ...
- United Press International
Comprehensive Human Cloning Ban and Cord Blood Donation Bill to ... Sep 26, 2005
...“Cord blood stem cells have been used to treat many life-threatening diseases, including leukemia, breast cancer and sickle-cell anemia. ...
- ProLife Blogs
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