Tag Archives: Iron

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases Announces FDA Approval of Ferriprox (deferiprone) for Treatment of Transfusional Iron Overload due to Sickle Cell Disease

May 1, 2021 Approval is based on demonstrated reduction in liver iron concentration Expanded indications for patients with sickle cell disease or other anemias, as well as thalassemia – BOSTON, May 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Chiesi Global Rare Diseases, a business unit of Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., an international research-focused healthcare Group (Chiesi Group), announced today… Read More: Chiesi Global Rare Diseases Announces FDA Approval of Ferriprox (deferiprone)… »

Is Cooking with Cast Iron Healthy?

Many people are aware of their risks with their food and appliances in the age of information and health consciousness. Cookware is no exception. With many consumers preferring green and clean pans, the question stands: is cooking with cast-iron healthy? Cookware Safety Not all cookware is made alike; that being said, there are degrees of… Read More: Is Cooking with Cast Iron Healthy? »

FDA Approves Accrufer (ferric maltol) for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency in Adults

FDA Approves Accrufer (ferric maltol) for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency in Adults Print this page London, UK, 26 July 2019: Shield Therapeutics plc (LSE: STX), a commercial stage, pharmaceutical company with a focus on addressing iron deficiency, announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its lead product Accrufer® (Feraccru® in… Read More: FDA Approves Accrufer (ferric maltol) for the Treatment of Iron… »

What are the symptoms of an iron deficiency?

Iron deficiency is when there is not enough iron in the blood. It can lead to symptoms such as fatigue and dizziness, among many others. Iron is a mineral that is vital for many bodily functions. It supports the transportation of oxygen in the blood. It is also essential for the correct development and functioning… Read More: What are the symptoms of an iron deficiency? »