A Randomized, Masked, Placebo-Controlled Study of Darbepoetin Alfa in Preterm Infants
A Randomized, Masked, Placebo-Controlled Study of Darbepoetin Alfa in Preterm Infants
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DOI:
10.1542/peds.2013-0143
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发表时间:
2013-07-01
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8
通讯作者:
Lowe, Jean R.
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作者:
Ohls, Robin K.;Christensen, Robert D.;Lowe, Jean R.
BACKGROUND: A novel erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA), darbepoetin alfa (Darbe), increases hematocrit in anemic adults when administered every 1 to 3 weeks. Weekly Darbe dosing has not been evaluated in preterm infants. We hypothesized that infants would respond to Darbe by decreasing transfusion needs compared with placebo, with less-frequent dosing than erythropoietin (Epo).METHODS: Preterm infants 500 to 1250 g birth weight and