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Treatment with mitapivat results in long-term and durable improvements in haemoglobin (Hb) and a decrease in transfusion burden over several years in patients with pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency, according to the results of a study, which was presented at the 64th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition.

The risk of overall recurrent thrombosis (RT) is greater among individuals with idiopathic/local factor-related noncirrhotic splanchnic vein thrombosis (NC-SVT), reveals a study. Moreover, splanchnic RT can appear without symptoms and requires screening to be detected.

Elevated uric acid concentration appears to contribute to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) regardless of the presence of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular risk factors, according to a study.

An online cross-sectional survey involving antivaxxers, conspiracy theorists, and flat earthers reveals how these people are more likely to believe in false causes of cancer, indicating an association between digital misinformation and consequent erroneous health decisions.

Cancer survivors may have an elevated risk of frailty fractures, particularly in the first few years following cancer diagnosis, according to results of a recent study from the US.