Iron deficiency anemia was associated with 39% increased odds of stroke, independent of the risk factors for stroke.

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MANIFEST-2 compares pelabresib plus ruxolitinib with placebo plus ruxolitinib for JAK-inhibitor-naive disease.
In a phase 3 study, patients who received recombinant ADAMTS13 did not experience acute TTP events during prophylaxis.
While cytoreductive drugs did not reduce thrombosis risk, interferon significantly improved myelofibrosis-free survival.
A preclinical mouse study showed hemostasis restoration, as well as use for active bleeding and internal bleeding prevention.
A novel complement-targeting agent shows impressive efficacy and safety without immunosuppression of the classical pathway.
Investigation of a HUNT Study cohort found elevated plasma MBL levels to be associated with increased risk for future VTE.
Reactive oxygen species levels decreased and patients with evident bone marrow failure showed hematological response.
A cohort study of extended-phase anticoagulation following acute management was performed in the phase III EINSTEIN Jr trial.
Fidanacogene elaparvovec gene therapy is a safe and effective treatment for patients with hemophilia B, research shows.
The agent targets abnormal gene expression in order to control the excessive cell proliferation that occurs in PV.
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A phase II trial calculated a 4-year event-free survival rate of 96% and overall survival rate of 100% from the combination.
Differences were identified between patient racial groups and by urban versus rural populations.
A magnetic resonance imaging study has compared tissue iron levels and biventricular function between the two conditions.