* Taiwan News Quick Take Jun 14, 2008
I used to think that every child has to take Desferal injection before they go to bed, she said, referring to the medicine taken to remove excess iron in the blood accumulated through repeated blood transfusions. Thalassemia is an inherited form of anemia found chiefly among people of Mediterranean descent. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Scientists discover novel way to remove iron from ferritin Nov 3, 2007
"Our hypothesis was correct. We proved that when a binding peptide of seven amino acids, a heptapeptide, is coupled with Desferal the rate of removal of iron from ferritin is eight times faster." Desferal is currently used to detoxify the blood of patients with iron overload and is a common therapeutic remedy. Ferritin is a protein that concentrates iron in its inner core or 'cage. (EurekAlert!)
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US FDA says deaths reported with Novartis' Exjade May 23, 2007
Novartis developed the once-a-day dissolving tablet as an alternative to its infused treatment Desferal, which is given for up 12 hours almost every day. Patients with blood disorders such as anemia who regularly undergo blood transfusions can experience iron overload, a potentially fatal condition that can overwhelm the liver, heart and other vital organs. (Reuters AlertNet)
Fundraiser to help boy fight for his life May 18, 2007
"We were supposed to attack this together. Tina said she tries to stay positive and takes it a day at a time. With the help of friends and family, a benefit will be held for Lucas called "Life Savers for Lucas" on June 10 at Mary Our Queen Church in Southington. The money raised will fund Lucas' chelation treatment. The constant blood transfusions have put Lucas at risk of iron overload. The excess iron sometimes deposits itself into organs, causing them to fail, which can lead to death,... (New Britain Herald, CT)
