Anemia
Opinion
Does optimal iron absorption include vitamin C?
Plus, how often should a patient with iron deficiency take oral iron supplementation?
From the Journals
Infusion centers may best EDs for treating sickle cell crises
At infusion centers, patients received pain medication an average of 70 minutes faster compared with patients treated in EDs.
From the Journals
Poloxamer 188 disappoints for painful SCD vaso-occlusive episodes, study showsteaser
Findings from a phase 3 trial failed to support those from a prior study showing that poloxamer 188 shortened painful vaso-occlusive episodes in...
News
FDA approves new treatment option for rare anemia
Pegcetacoplan (Empaveli) was approved as a treatment for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).
Commentary
Commentary: Functional assessment developed for older adults with sickle cell disease
Feature
Unique oral drug candidate designed to overcome sickle cell disease
Feature
VEXAS: A novel rheumatologic, hematologic syndrome that’s making waves
News
FDA places clinical hold on sickle cell gene therapy
Conference Coverage
Emotions, worse attention linked to pain-related health care use in SCD
Feature
Landmark sickle cell report targets massive failures, calls for action
Conference Coverage
Survey quantifies COVID-19’s impact on oncology
Oncologists detail how COVID-19 has impacted care, caregivers, continuing medical education, and clinical trials.