Polycythemia vera is a classic myeloproliferative neoplasm and a chronic type of leukemia, which often leads to overproduction of various blood cells. In this interview, Andrew Kuykendall, MD, ...

Myeloproliferative neoplasms are blood cancers that cause excess production of blood cells from myeloid stem cells. Common types include chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), polycythemia vera, essential ...

The agency’s late Friday regulatory nod for the PharmaEssentia drug, ropeginterferon alfa, makes it the first drug therapy approved for polycythemia vera. It’s also the company’s first FDA-approved ...

While taking testosterone-based HRT, your doctor will monitor your bloodwork for signs of polycythemia. If found, several treatment options are available. Testosterone is responsible for many body ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband (age 71) received a diagnosis of polycythemia vera a few years ago. I understand this variety of polycythemia isn’t caused by smoking, but we know that smoking does make it ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a relative who was diagnosed with polycythemia vera. What is this disorder, and can it be treated? Is any new research being conducted on polycythemia vera? Patients with ...

Incyte (Nasdaq:INCY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jakafi XR™ (ruxolitinib) extended-release tablets for the treatment of adults with intermediate- or ...