A poor initial hematopoietic response to administration of darbepoetin alfa is associated with an increased risk of death and cardiovascular events, according to a new study. “These findings suggest ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . For 40% of observations, the monthly hemoglobin concentration was less than 10 ...

Philadelphia, PA - Successive increases in average erythropoietin (EPO) doses to alleviate anemia in end-stage renal-disease (ESRD) patients have occurred over the past 14 years in parallel with ...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The National Kidney Foundation said on Thursday it plans to cut its recommended target for hemoglobin levels in kidney disease patients -- a move that could hurt sales of ...

January 5, 2011 — Naturally occurring hemoglobin concentrations of more than 12 g/dL are not associated with increased mortality risk among hemodialysis patients, according to the results of a large, ...

An Hgb blood test measures a person’s hemoglobin levels. This protein helps red blood cells carry oxygen and keep cells and organs functioning. Low hemoglobin is known as anemia. Hemoglobin is also ...

The A1C test can also be used to diagnose gestational diabetes in the first trimester.

Phototherapy is the routine treatment for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Absorption of light in the skin transforms the native Z,Z-bilirubin to photobilirubins. This study investigates whether the ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Back to Healio Patients with anemia in the setting of ...

LOS ANGELES, April 12 (Reuters) - A panel of U.S. kidney disease experts on Thursday called for less-aggressive treatment of kidney disease patients -- a move that could hurt sales of lucrative anemia ...