Forum: Articles of Interest
01-05-2008, 11:13 AM
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What do we do about the anemia drug controversy?
Most doctors and patients would agree the drugs are very helpful for patients when used to correct "severe" anemia, which can be debilitating and even life-threatening. The drugs reduce the need for...
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Forum: Articles of Interest
01-03-2008, 06:54 PM
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More Data on Risks of Anemia Drugs
The FDA received new data on risks of anemia drugs, which is consistent with previous data on tumor growth and death. Two more studies provide further evidence of the risks of anemia drugs. The...
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Forum: Articles of Interest
11-08-2007, 09:42 PM
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Anemia Drugs Carry More Warnings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved revised boxed warnings and other safety-related product labeling changes for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs), which treat certain types of...
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Forum: Articles of Interest
05-11-2007, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 10
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Anemia Drugs May Make Cancer Itself Worse
New studies have raised questions whether these drugs might actually be harming them. Those study results suggest the drugs may make the cancer worse.
Dr. Eric Winer, director of the breast...
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Forum: Articles of Interest
05-11-2007, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 10
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Growth Factor of Anemia Drugs
EPO is a "natural" substance made by the kidney. It stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells. Healthy adults are usually at about 15 grams a deciliter. For cancer patients, upping the...
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