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December 22, 2020
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12 important studies from ASH you may have missed

This year’s virtual ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition featured hundreds of abstracts that spotlighted research advances in blood cancer and benign hematology research.

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December 07, 2020
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Gene-edited stem cells show curative potential for beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease

Gene-edited stem cells show curative potential for beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease

The use of gene-edited stem cells has shown early positive results among patients with sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia, according to data presented at the virtual ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.

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December 04, 2020
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Sickle cell disease may increase risk for COVID-19 complications, death

Sickle cell disease may increase risk for COVID-19 complications, death

Patients with sickle cell disease may be at higher risk for certain COVID-19 complications and death, according to results of two studies presented at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.

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November 11, 2020
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Hydroxyurea before puberty may not affect spermatogenesis in boys with sickle cell disease

Hydroxyurea before puberty may not affect spermatogenesis in boys with sickle cell disease

Toxicity on spermatogenesis may not be a major concern for boys with severe sickle cell disease who require hydroxyurea treatment before puberty, according to results of a study published in Blood.

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November 03, 2020
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FDA grants orphan drug designation to CSL889 for sickle cell disease

FDA grants orphan drug designation to CSL889 for sickle cell disease

The FDA granted orphan drug designation to CSL889 for the treatment of sickle cell disease, according to the agent’s manufacturer.

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October 02, 2020
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ASH guidelines address ‘major gaps in our knowledge’ regarding sickle cell disease care

ASH guidelines address ‘major gaps in our knowledge’ regarding sickle cell disease care

Pain is one of the most common symptoms of sickle cell disease, and severe pain is the leading cause of ED visits and hospital stays among patients with this disease.

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September 26, 2020
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Eight important updates for National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Eight important updates for National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

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August 26, 2020
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FDA grants rare pediatric disease designation to cell therapy for sickle cell disease

FDA grants rare pediatric disease designation to cell therapy for sickle cell disease

The FDA granted rare pediatric disease designation to EDIT-301, an investigational autologous cell therapy for the treatment of sickle cell disease, according to the agent’s manufacturer.

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August 14, 2020
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Medical marijuana may reduce hospitalizations for patients with sickle cell disease

Medical marijuana may reduce hospitalizations for patients with sickle cell disease

Receiving medical marijuana appeared associated with reduced hospital admission rates among patients with sickle cell disease, according to results of a retrospective study published in Blood Advances.

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July 17, 2020
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Inhaled cannabis fails to significantly reduce chronic sickle cell disease pain

Inhaled cannabis fails to significantly reduce chronic sickle cell disease pain

Vaporized cannabis did not significantly reduce chronic pain and most associated symptoms compared with placebo among adults with sickle cell disease, according to results of a randomized study published in JAMA Network Open.

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