Hereditary Hemochromatosis Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is a rare disease caused by hepcidin deficiency or hepcidin insensitivity. Hepcidin naturally regulates iron absorption/distribution in the body. Without hepcidin, HH patients suffer from…
According to a publication from Oncology Nurse Advisor, a study of 109 patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (certain types of blood cancers) found that mortality rates for younger patients were similar…
Olympian skater Scott Hamilton was the keynote speaker at the CURE media group's sixth annual myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) Heroes celebration, honoring nine individuals who have also dedicated themselves to improving the lives…
Polycythemia Vera or PV, is a rare blood cancer. It's caused by a mutation which results in the overproduction of red blood cells. Too many blood cells significantly increases your…
The drug Jakavi (ruxolitinib) is being investigated as a possible treatment for polycythemia vera (PV) and myelofibrosis. Results from studies into this were presented by Novartis at the 23rd Congress of…
When your kids become adults, does being their mother stop? If you ask Susannah Prater, the answer is a resounding, “Absolutely not!” The Waverly News tells us that Susannah is a…
Have you ever heard of polycythemia vera (PV)? Me neither, and that’s why I had to do some digging. There were quite a few facts that carried some heart-string shock…
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