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Are Hemoglobin Cutoffs for Anemia Outdated?

A growing call for WHO criteria to be tightened

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'We May or May Not Ever Get Paid': What We Heard This Week

Quotable quotes heard by MedPage Today reporters

FDA ADCOMM roxadustat over a computer renering of chronic kidney disease.

Safety Concerns Turn FDA Panel Thumbs Down for Novel CKD-Anemia Drug

Advisory committee rejected oral anemia drug for dialysis and non-dialysis patient populations

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'Acceptable' Lead in Drinking Water May Still Be Harmful to Patients With CKD

No safe amount of lead in water for those with kidney disease, researchers warn

FDA ADCOMM roxadustat over a computer renering of chronic kidney disease.

How Much Thrombotic Risk Is OK for Novel CKD Anemia Drug?

FDA advisory committee will decide if benefits outweigh the risks for those on and off dialysis

FDA SAFETY Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) products over a computer rendering of blood platelets and a bag of Hydroxyethyl starch

FDA Piles on New Warnings for Blood Volume Expanders

Hydroxyethyl starch products shouldn't be used for low blood volume unless no other options exist

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Heart, Death Risks Linked With CKD-Related Iron Deficiency

Associations were independent of anemia status

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Ethics Consult: Force Mentally Disabled Man to Donate Stem Cells? MD/JD Weighs In

You voted, now see the results and an expert's discussion

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Vadadustat Matches Standard for CKD-Related Anemia, With Caveat

Jury still out on drug's heart safety, which differed depending on dialysis dependence

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Cancer & COVID Vax Priority; AML/MDS Halt Sickle Cell Trial; How a Dog's Nose Knows

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

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Newborns Getting Preoperative Blood Transfusions Have More Complications

Data favor restrictive transfusion strategy

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New Anemia Linked to Crohn’s Disease but Not Ulcerative Colitis Risk

Anemia seen as promising surrogate marker for preclinical CD, especially in men

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Red Cell Distribution Width Strongly Predicts Hip Fracture

Simple way to identify at-risk patients

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Could Mom's Anemia Hurt Baby's Brain?

Association study suggests an increased risk, though still quite small

OncoBreak: More News, Developments From ASH

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

$2 Test Could Transform Sickle Cell Dx in Africa

May have applications in high-income countries as well

Sneak Peek at Practice-Changing Research From ASH 2018

"Big trials, big results," plus sickle cell disease and CAR T-cell therapies

SGLT-2 for Stage 3 CKD; Opioids for CKD; Kidney Transplant Discard & Disabilities

Roundup of more top abstracts from Kidney Week 2018

High-Dose Iron an Option for Maintenance Hemodialysis

High-dose noninferior to low-dose, required less erythropoiesis-stimulating agent

Sickle Cell in the ED: Old Therapies, New Strategies

With treatments unchanged in decades, docs seek to improve delivery

FDA OKs Mircera for CKD-Related Anemia in Kids

Agent dropped mean Hb concentration levels

Post-Op Gastric Bypass Care Vital for Preventing Anemia

10 years after surgery, most who didn't seek post-op care developed anemia

Mortality and Long-Term PPIs: Pharmacy Practice News Report

Also, opioids prescriptions in the U.S. on decline

New Sickle Cell Treatment OK'd

FDA approves L-glutamine oral powder for reducing complications

Ferrous Sulfate Superior Tx for Kids with Iron-Deficiency Anemia (JAMA)

Greater improvement in hemoglobin levels vs iron polysaccharide

Epoetin Alfa Biosimilar Clears FDA Hurdle

Near-unanimous support from advisory committee

FDA Ends REMS Requirement for Anemia Drugs

Prescribers no longer need specific training and certification

Morning Break: CME for Quackery; Unapologetic Abortions; Mayo Clinic Walkback

Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff

MSK Cancer Alliance: Mainly About Medicine

Bi-directional relationship strengthens regional cancer care

Morning Break: Pot vs Opioids? Rude Parents; Incubator Sideshow

Health news and commentary from around the Web, gathered by the MedPage Today staff

Make the Diagnosis: Bipolar with Bone Pain

Case Findings: A 26-year-old woman with a history of bipolar disorder arrived at the ED with abdominal pain, nausea, and weakness. She also reported bone pain and excessive thirst. Can you diagnose the patient?

Novel Anemia Tx for ESRD Patients Shows Promise

Implantable TARGT device eliminates need for regular injections

The $160 a Month Cancer Management Solution

CMS launches novel payment model for oncology services

Make the Diagnosis: Select the Surgery

Case Findings: Which choice is the correct procedure for the patient's preoperative condition, based on the image shown?

Anemia and Iron Deficiency Linked to Mortality in HF

Both common in heart failure, British study finds

Make the Diagnosis: Sickle Cell Stumper

Case Findings: A 26-year-old African American female with sickle cell anemia presents to the hospital with chest pain and shortness of breath. She has been transfused 3 units of packed red blood cells within the last 3 months at another institution. Preliminary testing in the blood bank indicate the following: ABO/Rh: A Rh-positive, Direct antiglobulin test: positive; IgG, and antibody screening test shows Cell I IAT: 2+, Cell II IAT: 3+, Cell III IAT: 2+. The initial antibody panel is done and shown below (Image A). The blood bank technician performs an alloadsorption to look for any underlying alloantibodies (Image B). What is your diagnosis after reviewing the panels?

A Surprise Ending to the 'Anemia Waltz'

If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck ...

CardioBrief: Anemia Tx Doesn't Improve Quality of Life in CKD

Meta-analysis shows no benefit of erythropoietin-stimulating agents

My 2016 Health IT Wish List

Suneel Dhand, MD, reveals his five wishes for healthcare IT.

Physician Groups to Push D.C. Agendas in 2016

Presidential election may shrink window for action

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