Anemia

Anemia in CKD Managed Effectively With Enarodustat

Publish Date February 6, 2019

The medication showed promise as correction and maintenance therapy in a phase 2b trial of non-dialysis CKD patients with anemia.

Study: ESA Use Prior to Dialysis Transition Does Not Improve Outcomes

Publish Date February 5, 2019

Study finds no decrease in the risk for mortality, myocardial infarction, or heart failure in the first 180 days.

Iron Profile Differs for Hemodialysis Patients With ADPKD

Publish Date February 4, 2019

Investigators found a U-shaped curve of mortality against ferritin/TSAT levels in patients without autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, but not in those with the disease.

Statins May Improve ESA Response in CKD Patients

Publish Date January 25, 2019

Using statins for more than 3 months was significantly associated with 85% lower odds of ESA hyporesponsiveness in CKD patients.

Patients Report Insufficient Knowledge of Anemia

Publish Date January 22, 2019

Respondents to an online poll were more likely to search for anemia information online rather than ask their nephrologists.

Red Cross Issues Emergency Call for Blood Donations

Publish Date January 21, 2019

People nationwide, especially those with type O blood, are urged to donate as soon as possible

FDA Down to 5 Weeks of Funding to Review New Drug Applications

Publish Date January 21, 2019

Agency cannot accept new fees or applications until the shutdown is over

Roxadustat Effective in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients With Anemia

Publish Date January 18, 2019

The global Phase 3 program consists of more than 9000 patients.

Molidustat Promising for Renal Anemia

Publish Date January 15, 2019

The investigational drug appeared safe and effective in 3 phase 2b trials.

Targeting High Hemoglobin in Post-Transplant Anemia Beneficial

Publish Date January 8, 2019

In a Japanese study, targeting high hemoglobin concentrations of 12.5-13.5 g/dL with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents resulted in longer graft survival.