Browsing: Blood Disorders

Groundbreaking CD7 CAR-T therapy from NUS Medicine offers hope for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) patients. Early case reports show 16 of 17 achieved remission, marking a significant cancer treatment advancement for relapsed/refractory T-ALL.

Three T-ALL patients – Viet Tai, Maria, and Hannah – share their inspiring cancer journeys through an innovative CD7 CAR-T therapy treatment, pioneered by researchers and clinicians from the NUS Medicine and NUHS and cultivated in-house by a modest laboratory in Singapore.

Pfizer is discontinuing its sickle cell disease treatment Oxbryta and withdrawing from markets approved due to risks of painful vaso-occlusive crisis and deaths seen in clinical trials, which found 8 deaths in those taking the drug vs 2 in placebo.

Recent breakthroughs in enzymatic research have propelled the quest for universal donor blood significantly forward. Scientists from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and Lund University in Sweden have made pivotal advancements in reducing the risks of adverse reactions during blood transfusions, potentially transforming global blood supply systems.

Hematuria is when there is blood in your urine. It ranges from a faint colour change to a distinct red, demanding immediate attention. Hematuria is more of a signal than a condition itself—like a red flag waved by your body. It’s the presence of red blood cells in your urine, categorised as either gross hematuria, which is visible, or microscopic hematuria, only detectable under a microscope. Both types, even when stemming from harmless causes, are signs that warrant medical attention.

Hepatitis, a severe liver disease, is devastating the lives of an estimated 354 million individuals. Under the banner “One Life, One Liver,” this year’s World Hepatitis Day emphasises the necessity of boosting viral hepatitis prevention, testing, and treatment efforts. World Hepatitis Day is remember today on 28 July 2023. Despite the presence of efficacious interventions to diagnose, treat and prevent chronic hepatitis B and C, a shocking 82% of hepatitis B patients and 75% of hepatitis C patients remain undiagnosed. With only 5% and 10% receiving treatment respectively, this silent disease is inflicting serious harm on millions of lives.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will focus on medical staffing in the region & health risks from El Nino.

Blood types are an essential aspect of human biology, playing a vital role in transfusions and organ donations. The ABO blood group system is the most well-known and widely used classification, consisting of four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O. This article delves into the global distribution of ABO blood groups, their significance in various aspects of life, and the fascinating differences among populations.

Every year on June 14th, countries around the globe come together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The occasion aims to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank the selfless individuals who make life-saving blood donations.

In a painful decision rooted in concern for their future children, a Malaysian couple has ended their engagement after discovering they both carry the gene for the blood disorder, thalassemia.