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FDA Provides Updated Guidance to Address the Urgent Need for Blood During the Pandemic
prnewswire
April 03, 2020
As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's ongoing commitment to fight the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the agency issued guidance for immediate implementation to address the urgent and immediate need.
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Older Blood Safe as New Blood for Transfusions
drugs
December 27, 2019
Transfusions with fresh red blood cells are not any better than older red blood cells at reducing the risk of organ failure or death in critically ill children, a new study says.
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GBT and Syros team up on new therapies for blood disorders
pharmaceutical-technology
December 23, 2019
Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) has signed an agreement with Syros Pharmaceuticals for the discovery, development and commercialisation of therapies to treat two blood disorders.
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Older Diabetics May Be Getting Too Much Insulin
drugs
September 26, 2019
A new study suggests that's so: Older, sicker patients tend to be the ones most likely to still be using insulin to manage their blood sugar, despite guidelines that suggest it's often safer to ...
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More Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled
drugs
September 25, 2019
The recall of the commonly prescribed blood pressure drug losartan has been expanded once again to include an additional five lots.
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Yo-Yoing Blood Pressure Could Be Bad for Those With Alzheimer's
drugs
September 24, 2019
Fluctuating blood pressure may be associated with worsening dementia in people with Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.
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Keeping Blood Sugar Steady Helps You Live Longer With Diabetes
drugs
September 20, 2019
Keeping your blood sugar levels stable over time may be key to living longer if you have type 2 diabetes.
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All-in-One Pill Helps Protect Heart
drugs
September 19, 2019
Researchers tested a combo pill containing low doses of two blood pressure medications, a statin and a medication that keeps you from retaining excess fluid.
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Initiating Empirical Tx for Sepsis Reduces Blood Culture Sensitivity
drugs
September 18, 2019
When empirical antimicrobial therapy is initiated in patients with severe manifestations of sepsis, the sensitivity of blood cultures drawn shortly after treatment initiation is reduced...
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Prenatal, Postnatal Exposures Tied to Blood Pressure in Children
drugs
September 18, 2019
Prenatal and postnatal exposure to chemicals, environment, and meteorological factors may impact blood pressure (BP) in children, according to a study published in the issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.