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January 15, 2022
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ASH recognizes Choosing Wisely champions

ASH recognizes Choosing Wisely champions

ASH recognized three Choosing Wisely Champions during the ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition, held last month in Atlanta.

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January 13, 2022
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For the first time, US faces a blood shortage crisis

For the first time, US faces a blood shortage crisis

The American Red Cross has declared, for the first time, a national blood crisis.

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December 20, 2021
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VIDEO: ‘Interesting’ real-world data on sickle cell treatment from ASH

VIDEO: ‘Interesting’ real-world data on sickle cell treatment from ASH

In this video, Matthew M. Heeney, MD, highlighted “interesting” real-world and long-term follow-up studies for the treatment of sickle cell that were presented at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.

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December 17, 2021
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FDA expands Oxbryta approval for sickle cell disease

The FDA granted accelerated approval to voxelotor tablets for the treatment children aged 4 to 11 years with sickle cell disease.

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December 11, 2021
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Largest adult sickle cell center in US reports low rates of COVID-19 infection, mortality

Largest adult sickle cell center in US reports low rates of COVID-19 infection, mortality

The diligence and awareness to stay home demonstrated by patients with sickle cell disease during the COVID-19 pandemic proved crucial in reducing morbidity and mortality, according to a study presented at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.

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October 25, 2021
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ASH releases guidelines on stem cell transplantation for patients with sickle cell disease

ASH releases guidelines on stem cell transplantation for patients with sickle cell disease

New guidelines for sickle cell disease issued by ASH and published in Blood Advances aim to inform practitioners and patients on use of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in clinical practice.

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October 21, 2021
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Top in hem/onc: CRISPR produces ‘life-altering’ changes, male allyship in medicine

Top in hem/onc: CRISPR produces ‘life-altering’ changes, male allyship in medicine

The CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing system is producing results that may transform the treatment of certain diseases, according to Nobel Prize winner Jennifer A. Doudna, PhD.

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September 07, 2021
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FDA grants priority review to Oxbryta for sickle cell disease

FDA grants priority review to Oxbryta for sickle cell disease

The FDA granted priority review to voxelotor for the treatment of children aged 4 to 11 years with sickle cell disease.

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August 19, 2021
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‘Continuous long-term education’ needed amid advances in sickle cell disease treatment

‘Continuous long-term education’ needed amid advances in sickle cell disease treatment

Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic disorder, affecting approximately 100,000 people in the United States.

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August 06, 2021
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Sickle cell disorders linked to higher risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death

Sickle cell disorders linked to higher risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death

Individuals with sickle cell disease or trait demonstrated a higher risk for COVID-19 hospitalization and death than individuals without these conditions, according to study findings published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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