Erythropoiesis

New erythropoiesis research has been reported by F.W. Maddux et al

Published in Pharma Investments, Ventures and Law Weekly, January 13th, 2008

According to a study from the United States, "Anemia commonly complicates chronic kidney disease (CKD). Treating anemia of CKD with erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) may attenuate cardiovascular and renal sequelae, reducing morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs."

"To compare clinical outcomes, healthcare utilization, and costs in ESA-treated and untreated patients with anemia of CKD who are not on dialysis. This retrospective claims analysis considered more than 13 million US health plan members for outpatient, inpatient, emergency department, and prescription experience. Eligible patients were aged 15 years or older with 2 or more ICD-9 diagnoses of CKD or...

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Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures and Law Weekly (2008-01-13)

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