Anemia

This new data showed that spreading awareness about pneumococcal infection and prophylaxis could help to improve health outcomes and reduce mortality related to infections in those with SCD.

Decreased blood serum cholesterol levels were associated with an increased risk of plasma cell neoplasm, although there was no causal association with multiple myeloma.

Analysis of nearly 15k patients with non-dialysis-dependent CKD and anemia provides insight into contemporary trends in management.

A new study reveals that H. pylori is associated with low serum ferritin. In the study, H. pylori infection was associated with a 28.8% decreased serum ferritin, meaning the infection is linked to less iron stored in the body.

The FDA has accepted Akebia Therapeutics' resubmission of the vadadustat NDA for anemia in chronic kidney disease. PDUFA date is March 27, 2024.

The FDA has issued a Class I recall for some of Fresenius Medical Care's hemodialysis machines due to potential exposure to toxic compounds, affecting eight specific models from the 2008 Series.

New research highlights the potential health risks associated with using smokeless tobacco, including anemia, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.

In a new study, upper endoscopy identified the cause of iron deficiency anemia in more than 70% of children.

A large pediatric study suggests the diagnostic marker is both reliable and practical with high sensitivity and acceptable specificity for identifying iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.

Results from a series of focus group discussions revealed donors, collection staff, and physicians supported iron supplementation if donors were given freedom of choice and necessary information about iron deficiency and supplementation.

In a new study, patients with anemia and without anemia experienced similar endodontic pain levels 24 hours after a root canal, but patients with anemia experienced more pain after 48 and 72 hours.

An analysis of data from nearly 500 patients provides insight into the contributions of anemia to reduced exercise tolerance observed in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Females commonly have iron deficiencies that leads to perioperative anemia. Since anemia is more common in females, they are more likely to experience higher transfusion rates, according to a new study.

Presented at United European Gastroenterology Week 2023, results of the retrospective study showed ferric maltol was safe for us in pregnant patients with IBD and iron deficiency anemia.

Hemoglobin concentration increased more among patients receiving vitamin D supplementation than the placebo group in a recent study.

The SGLT2 inhibitor demonstrated possible erythropoietic effects in type 2 diabetes patients.

Eltrombopag (Promacta) was granted Priority Review designation, indicating a 6-month timeline for review.

Anemia could increase the prevalence of restless legs syndrome in patients with lupus.