HUNTINGTON BEACH, California — A phase 1 trial of erythropoietin (Epo) found that the drug, given to neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) along with hypothermia treatment, was well ...

EPO supplements are gaining popularity lately as many athletes and fitness enthusiasts seek ways to boost their performance. EPO, also referred to as erythropoietin, is a hormone naturally produced by ...

No, that's not an endorsement or a suggestion -- but it's the interesting implication of a new study from the University of Zurich (abstract here; press release here). EPO is (in)famous as a ...

Sportsmen and women have been known to dope with the blood hormone Epo to enhance their performance. Researchers have now discovered, through animal testing, that Epo has a performance-enhancing ...

In a review of the evidence, a team of European researchers on Thursday scoffed at the notion that erythropoietin (EPO) gives cyclists an edge. And they pointed out that the drug has many perils for ...

Using a small interfering RNA (siRNA) drug to stimulate natural EPO production by the liver can help avoid the risks. Using a small interfering RNA (siRNA) drug to stimulate natural EPO production by ...

Cyclists who dope themselves with EPO may not gain any performance advantage even though they are putting their health at risk, scientists said on Thursday. In a review of the evidence, a team of ...