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Affymax, Inc.
Affymax and Takeda Report Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness Data of Hematide in Chronic Renal Failure Patients With Anemia
April 25th, 2008
Affymax, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFY) and Takeda Global Research & Development announced data from their ongoing Phase 2 trial to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of Hematide(TM), a potential treatment of anemia. These data showed that Hematide, dosed once every four weeks, successfully maintained mean hemoglobin levels between 11 and 12 g/dL for up to 18 months in hemodialysis patients who previously were treated with epoetin alfa. Hematide appeared generally well-tolerated. Robert Geronemus, M.D., associate professor, Florida Atlantic University and medical director, South Florida Research Institute, is the lead author of the poster which was presented at the...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-04-25)
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