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Senicapoc May Improve Survival of Sickle Red Blood Cells
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Title Senicapoc May Improve Survival of Sickle Red Blood Cells
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/570048?src=rss
Description Senicapoc, a special channel blocker that limits solute and water loss, appears to be a safe and effective treatment for sickle cell anemia, according to the results of a phase II trial. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Pathology and Lab Medicine
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Date Feb 12, 2008
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