The new recommendations include universal screening for teens girls, who are at a high risk for iron deficiency and iron ...

Perioperative anemia and red blood cell transfusions are important risk factors for morbidity and mortality in cardiac ...

In a rigorous medical records study covering tens of thousands of patients, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers conclude that some patients with preoperative anemia have better outcomes if they get ...

Change in clinical practice would have clear benefits for patients undergoing major bowel surgery, according to analysis conducted by researchers from UCL and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

Intravenous iron associated with significant reduction in 30-day postoperative mortality and morbidity compared with RBC transfusion. HealthDay News — For patients with preoperative iron deficiency ...

Mild anemia can have several causes, including iron or B12 deficiency, chronic illness, or pregnancy. Anemia is very common, affecting up to one-third of the world’s population. Mild anemia occurs ...

A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

Iron is an important mineral for healthy red blood cells. Without enough of it, you have a higher risk of developing anemia. However, it’s also possible to have an iron deficiency without anemia. Iron ...

Sharing a medical test report, which shows HbA1c: 6.4%; Hemoglobin: 7.5 g/dL; MCV: 75 fL and MCH: 20 pg, Dr. Sudhir Kumar said, an HbA1c of 6.4% does not ALWAYS mean Prediabetes. He then writes that ...