Anemia

Anemia Ups Risk for Radical Cystectomy Complications

Publish Date June 27, 2022

Anemia can identify patients at higher risk for radical cystectomy complications and may be useful in preoperative counseling, according to investigators.

Impact of Policy Changes for Anemia Care in Hemodialysis Examined

Publish Date June 1, 2022

Changes in anemia care associated with lower risks for major adverse cardiovascular events, stroke, mortality, heart failure

Gout Common in Advanced Kidney Disease and Dialysis

Publish Date April 13, 2022

Nearly 24% of patients with advanced CKD, including those on dialysis, have gout, according to a study.

Daprodustat Possibly an Oral Alternative to ESAs in Incident Dialysis

Publish Date April 7, 2022

In a study of incident dialysis patients, the HIF-PHI agent daprodustat demonstrated safety and efficacy similar to that of the ESA darbepoetin alfa.

FDA Says No to Vadadustat Approval Due to Safety Concerns

Publish Date April 4, 2022

The NDA submission included data from 36 clinical trials involving over 8000 patients.

Anaphylaxis Rare With IV Iron Use, But Risk Varies By Formulation

Publish Date April 1, 2022

By clarifying the risk for anaphylaxis, study findings can contribute to the choice of IV iron preparations, according to investigators.

Red Cross Says Blood Shortage Is Worst in a Decade

Publish Date February 3, 2022

Organization has had to limit blood product distributions to hospitals

Anemia Linked to Greater Risk for Mortality in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Publish Date February 1, 2022

Researchers analyzed the association between anemia and CV mortality, all-cause mortality, and major bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Red Cross Says US Blood Supply at Dangerously Low Level

Publish Date January 31, 2022

People who have received COVID-19 vaccines can donate blood and platelets as long as they are symptom-free

High-Dose IV Iron Reduces Myocardial Infarction in Hemodialysis

Publish Date January 13, 2022

Until now, no other treatment has been shown to reduce heart attack risk in patients on dialysis.