An Approach to Iron-Deficiency Anemia [PDF]
Iron-deficiency anemia is a common reason for referral to a gastroenterologist. In adult men and postmenopausal women, gastrointestinal tract pathology is often the cause of iron-deficiency anemia, so patients are frequently referred for endoscopic ...
Imran Rasul, Gabor P Kandel
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Can Double Fortification of Salt with Iron and Iodine Reduce Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Iodine Deficiency, and Functional Outcomes? Evidence of Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Safety. [PDF]
Background Anemia, iron deficiency, and iodine deficiency are problems of important public health concern in many parts of the world, with consequences for the health, development, and work capacity of populations.
Larson LM+4 more
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Triad of Iron Deficiency Anemia, Severe Thrombocytopenia and Menorrhagia–-A Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]
Introduction Thrombocytosis is a common disorder in patients diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. The decreased platelet counts commonly found iron deficiency anemia is rarely reported in clinical practice.
Ramy Ibrahim+8 more
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The usefulness of soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) in differentiating anemia occurring in young children The usefulness of soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) in differentiating anemia occurring in young children [PDF]
We evaluated the usefulness of soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) and of the sTfR/log ferritin index<br />(sTfR/logF) in the differentiation of anemia in young children.
Barbara Kamer+3 more
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Iron deficiency anemia is the most common group of blood diseases in the population (80–95% of all anemias), characterized by a decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells and / or hemoglobin per unit volume of blood below normal for a given ...
Donald P. Skoog, James R. Newland
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Background. Iron deficiency anemia is a common health problem that affects children under the age of five. Children’s cognitive performance is impaired by iron deficiency, which impacts their psychomotor development.
Solomon Gedfie MSc+2 more
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Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children [PDF]
Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia remain a major and global public health problem that affects particularly infants, young children, and women of childbearing age in developing countries.
Roganović, Jelena, Starinac, Ksenija
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Anemia in Children with Down Syndrome [PDF]
Background. Iron deficiency anemia impacts on cognitive development. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency in children with Down syndrome and identify risk factors for anemia. Methods.
Ariel Tenenbaum+5 more
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Impact of iron deficiency anemia on HbA1c level in non-diabetic children
Background and objective: HbA1c has been endorsed by the American Diabetes Association and World Health Organization to diagnose and monitor diabetes mellitus. Its value is directly proportional to the blood glucose level.
Mohammed Hamad Ameen Qader+1 more
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Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in US Females Aged 12-21 Years, 2003-2020.
This study examines prevalence of iron deficiency among females aged 12 to 21 years to inform future screening strategies for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.
A. Weyand+5 more
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