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Published: Dec 15, 2021
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The first targeted C3 therapy approved in the EU
Approval based on results from head-to-head PEGASUS phase 3 study where Aspaveli demonstrated superiority to
eculizumab
eculizumab:
Eculizumab (Soliris ®) is given as an IV into a vein at the doctor’s office or at a special center. The procedure…
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– With this approval, ULTOMIRIS is the first and only medicine approved in the U.S. to treat children and adolescents with PNH –
– Approval based on interim results from Phase 3 study showing ULTOMIRIS demonstrated complete terminal complement inhibition through 26 weeks –
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 7, 2021-- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) today…
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Key Points
Bone marrow
Bone marrow:
The soft, spongy tissue inside most bones. Blood cells are formed in the bone marrow.
transplantation with posttransplantation CY in severe
aplastic anemia
aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and…
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Study achieved median overall survival of 31.7 months
Updated efficacy data demonstrated an overall response rate of 62%, with 22% of patients achieving a complete response
INQOVI is the only oral hypomethylating agent with equivalent exposure to its intravenous (IV) form
Pleasanton, CA, September 23, 2021. Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.,…
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Want to learn about scientific topics without needing a PhD? Check out the Science Simplified blog from TESS Research Foundation! Dr. Tanya Brown, PhD, works with researchers to make science accessible and empower rare disease community members with scientific knowledge. Dr. Brown has over a decade of experience in neurodevelopmental research and is currently the Scientific Director for TESS…
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Abstract
Diagnosis of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) mainly relies on a manual assessment of the peripheral blood and
bone marrow
bone marrow:
The soft, spongy tissue inside most bones. Blood cells are formed in the bone marrow.
cell
morphology
morphology:
The study of the structure and form of an organism or one of its parts.
. The WHO guidelines suggest a visual screening…
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Beginning September 2012, I just wasn’t feeling quite right. I was increasingly fatigued and there were some perplexing bleeding incidents, as well. After many months I experienced partial vision – just little areas of vision that were blank. Internal bleeding in the eyes was causing this, and my eye doctor knew it was serious and even thought it could be leukemia.
Blood tests were done, and…
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September 16 through December 20 will stand out in Ashley’s mind.
Forever.
These are the days she spent in the hospital with her feisty three-year-old, Alayna, for conditioning and
bone marrow transplant
bone marrow transplant:
A bone marrow transplant (BMT) is also called a stem cell transplant (SCT) or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).The procedure replaces unhealthy blood-…
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Each year, approximately 1 in every 1 million infants is diagnosed with pediatric
myelodysplastic syndromes
myelodysplastic syndromes:
(my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dromez) A group of disorders where the bone marrow does not work well, and the bone marrow cells fail to make enough healthy blood cells. Myelo refers to the bone marrow. Dysplastic means abnormal growth or development.…
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Eltrombopag
Eltrombopag:
What are the possible side effects of eltrombopag (Promacta)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using eltrombopag and call your doctor at once if you have:
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, an FDA-approved non-peptidyl thrombopoietin receptor agonist is…
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The mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe and Effective for Most Patients with Cancer
For most patients with cancer, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. This article explains the results of the first study that evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the mRNA vaccines in patients with solid cancers, such as lung, breast, or prostate cancer.
November 2021 – Lung Cancer
Laura Morgan
The…
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Myelodysplastic syndromes
Myelodysplastic syndromes:
(my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dromez) A group of disorders where the bone marrow does not work well, and the bone marrow cells fail to make enough healthy blood cells. Myelo refers to the bone marrow. Dysplastic means abnormal growth or development. People with MDS have low blood cell count for at…
(MDS) and
neutropenia…
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Bone marrow failure
Bone marrow failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. The most common of these rare diseases are aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Bone marrow failure can be acquired (begin any time in life) or can be…
disorders are challenging to understand and…
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This publication offers summaries of selected abstracts presented at the December 2021 Meeting of the American Hematology Society. It provides new and updated information about new research into the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of
bone marrow failure
bone marrow failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. The most common of these…
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MDS and AML Research Summaries for Patients from the 2021 European Hematology association and the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meetings
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MDS and AML Research Summaries for Patients from the 2020 European Hematology association and the American Society of Clinical Oncology Meetings
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Research Summaries for Patients from the 2019 European Hematology Association and the 2019 American Society of Clinical Oncology meetings
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Bone Marrow Failure
Bone Marrow Failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. The most common of these rare diseases are aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Bone marrow failure can be acquired (begin any time in life) or can be…
Disease Research Summaries for Patients from the…
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This publication offers summaries of selected abstracts presented at the 2021 Meetings of the European Hematology Association (EHA) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It provides new and updated information about new research into the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of
aplastic anemia
aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in…
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Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic Anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is low. Most…
and PNH Research Summaries for Patients from the 2018…
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