
Anemia
Reactive oxygen species levels decreased and patients with evident bone marrow failure showed hematological response.
The study led by Paul George, MD, PhD, also highlights the importance of patient regimen adherence to secure these benefits.
In a phase 1 trial the product performed favorably in aplastic anemia, myelofibrosis, and hypoplastic myelodysplasia.
The FDA granted orphan drug designation to rilzabrutinib for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia and IgG4-related disease.
The oral agent exhibited promising hemoglobin response performance and safety in this stage of an ongoing phase 2/3 study.
Imetelstat is indicated for patients with lower-risk MDS who had an unsatisfactory response to or are ineligible to ESAs.
A prospective study involved ultrasound imaging of patients' carotid arteries to evaluate for structural changes.
Further study is needed to determine if a particular eGFR biomarker best predicts cardiovascular risks.
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