Human coagulation factor X recommended for approval in Europe The European Medicines Agency is recommending that human coagulation factor X (Coagadex) should be authorised to treat the rare bleeding disorder factor X deficiency.…
Funding partnership to benefit oncology and haematology pharmacy research Pharmacy Research UK and the British Oncology Pharmacy Association have launched the BOPA-PRUK Research Awards with the aim of supporting pharmacists hoping to carry out research in the fields of oncology and haematology. …
High-dose flu vaccine with booster cuts flu rate in plasma cell disorder patients Yale research shows high-dose vaccine Fluzone reduces rate of flu in PCD patients.…
Antidote to new oral anticoagulants proves effective Anticoagulant effects of factor Xa inhibitors can be reversed by inactive recombinant factor Xa protein, andexanet, study shows.…
Low molecular weight heparins for treating venous thromboembolism How to start patients on these common injected anticoagulants and optimise treatment.…
Ibrutinib launched for treatment of mantle cell lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia Ibrutinib, a Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been launched in the UK for the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.…
Googling the bloodstream: how disease might be detected with ingested nanoparticles Google is developing technology that combines ingested disease-detecting nanoparticles with a wrist sensor.…
GSK’s malaria vaccine shows 45% efficacy in children An ongoing phase III study in Africa indicates that vaccination of children and young infants with RTS,S/AS01 prevented many cases of clinical and severe malaria.…
How filgrastim has helped control neutropenia and prevent sepsisHow the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor filgrastim has become part of the staple diet of chemotherapy…
Thalassaemia and iron supplements Q. I’m pregnant and want to take a vitamin supplement. I know I need folic acid. This product [Pregnacare] also contains iron. I have thalassaemia. Am I right in thinking I shouldn’t take it?…