Work that began at OMRF in the 1980s gives birth to a life-changing medication When Novartis announced in November that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had approved the company’s new drug to treat sickle cell anemia, the press release didn’t mention Oklahoma. But it should have. The drug, known as Adakveo, is based […]
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FDA approves new sickle cell drug with Oklahoma roots
Adakveo significantly reduces pain crises in sickle cell patients.
New hope in the fight against sickle cell disease
For Mary Long, the answer to her pain may, literally, be right around the corner.
