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Jul 19, 2018

Researchers have found a key protein that could become a target for a new treatment for sickle cell disease. In lab tests, blocking the protein reduces sickling that distorts red blood cells.

One-dose Gene Therapy Produces Clotting Factor, Safely Stops Bleeding in Hemophilia B Patients

Dec 7, 2017

A team of gene therapy researchers has reported on a highly active gene variant that achieved sustained factor levels in 10 adults, with no adverse effects.

Iron Deficiency Anemia: When Iron Pills Don’t Help

Jan 27, 2017

In the pediatric population, toddlers and adolescent girls are most commonly affected by iron deficiency anemia (IDA). This case study explores when IDA should prompt investigation for malabsorption or bleeding.

Thrombophilia Testing in Healthy Children with Related Family History

Jan 27, 2017

Read about the prevalence of inherited thrombophilias (IT), potential benefits and limitations of IT testing in healthy children, and recommendations from Children Hospital's experts.

Neurological Symptoms in the Sickle Cell Population

Jan 27, 2017

Hematology fellow Jessica Foster, MD, reflects on the often difficult assessment of neurological symptoms in the sickle cell patient population.

ITP Update: Immune Thrombocytopenia — Not Idiopathic and Not Purpuric

Jan 27, 2017

Examine the case of a 20-month-old patient diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia after presenting with a red, pinpoint rash and a recent history of bruising.

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Division of Hematology News

Enzyme Identified as Possible Novel Drug Target for Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia

One-dose Gene Therapy Produces Clotting Factor, Safely Stops Bleeding in Hemophilia B Patients

Iron Deficiency Anemia: When Iron Pills Don’t Help

Thrombophilia Testing in Healthy Children with Related Family History

Neurological Symptoms in the Sickle Cell Population

ITP Update: Immune Thrombocytopenia — Not Idiopathic and Not Purpuric