Rusfertide Treatment For Elevated Red Blood Cell Production Overview Polycythemia vera is a chronic myeloproliferative disorder marked by elevated red blood cell production. Rusfertide, a peptide mimetic of the iron-regulating hormone hepcidin, has been developed to limit iron availability for erythropoiesis. However, its safety and efficacy in patients with polycythemia vera who
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Valoctocogene Roxaparvovec Gene Therapy Success Detailed For Hemophilia A Patients
Valoctocogene Roxaparvovec Gene Therapy Success Detailed For Hemophilia A Patients Overview Valoctocogene roxaparvovec is a gene therapy utilizing an adeno-associated virus serotype 5 (AAV5) vector, approved for treating severe hemophilia A (HA). The purpose of this summary is to present the safety and efficacy outcomes observed seven years post-dosing in a phase
Grape Syrup Improved Hemoglobin In Anemic Women
Grape Syrup Improved Hemoglobin In Anemic Women Overview Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder worldwide, with anemia particularly affecting women of childbearing age. Although current treatments, such as iron supplements, are effective, they often come with side effects. This study investigates the potential of grape syrup (GS), a functional food
Promising Anemia Treatment: Cooking With Sweet Basil Leaf
Promising Anemia Treatment: Cooking With Sweet Basil Leaf Iron is an essential micronutrient critical for various physiological functions, including oxygen transport, energy production, and immune system maintenance. Adolescents, particularly girls, often face the risk of anemia due to factors like poor diet and rapid growth during puberty. This vulnerability has historically
Bloody Surgery: Hospital Readmissions Blamed On Post-Op Anemia In Patients Undergoing Major Surgery
Bloody Surgery: Hospital Readmissions Blamed On Post-Op Anemia In Patients Undergoing Major Surgery Overview In the aftermath of major surgery, the presence of anemia can heighten the likelihood of unplanned hospital readmissions, yet the precise correlation between the severity of anemia upon discharge and readmission risk remains unclear. Our study sought
Blood Culture Tests Reveal Fistula Infection In Febrile Patients
Blood Culture Tests Reveal Fistula Infection In Febrile Patients Overview In this study, the researchers aimed to elucidate the importance of blood culture testing following pancreatoduodectomy (PD), a complex surgical procedure. The investigation focused on the rates of blood culture sampling and positivity during febrile episodes (FEs) in PD patients spanning from
Thromboembolism Risk In Pregnant Oncology Patients
Thromboembolism Risk In Pregnant Oncology Patients Overview This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pregnant individuals with active malignancy compared to those without malignancy. The study, based on seven cohort studies encompassing 5,928 individuals with both active malignancy and pregnancy, yielded the following key findings:
Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia: Iron Overload And Organ Dysfunction
Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia: Iron Overload And Organ Dysfunction Transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) is an inherited blood disorder found most often in the Middle East and Africa. In places like Iran, beta-thalassemia, a more common type, has major and minor subtypes. The severe form, called Cooley's anemia, lacks beta protein in hemoglobin, making regular
Eosinophilic Dermatosis In Hematological Malignancy (EDHM): Case Study Reports
Eosinophilic Dermatosis In Malignancy (EDHM): Case Study Reports Overview Patients with hematological malignancies may develop various skin eruptions, and one such condition is eosinophilic dermatosis of hematological malignancy (EDHM), also known as an 'insect bite-like' reaction. While cutaneous reactions are not uncommon in hematological malignancies, EDHM is a relatively rare condition that
Massage Therapy For Oncology Patient Pain
Massage Therapy For Oncology Patient Pain Overview This study aimed to investigate the impact of massage therapy (MT) as a nonpharmacologic approach for addressing various symptoms experienced by children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic and/or oncologic conditions. The researchers focused on two patient groups: those with sickle cell disease (SCD) and
