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Although megaloblastic anemias are generally regarded as chronic conditions of insidious appearance, a megaloblastic state can arise over the course of only a few days due to acute folate or vitamin B12 deficiency.
L Barbosa+3 more
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An interesting case of anemia [PDF]
Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) deficiency can result in abnormalities in all cell lines which normalize after cobalamin replacement. Moreover, Andres et al. reported hematological findings in 201 consecutive patients with vitamin B12 deficiency 2. Approximately
Chastain, Veronica+2 more
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ABSTRACT Malabsorption is a complex and multifaceted condition characterised by the defective passage of nutrients into the blood and lymphatic streams. Several congenital or acquired disorders may cause either selective or global malabsorption in both children and adults, such as cystic fibrosis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), coeliac ...
Marco Vincenzo Lenti+29 more
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Detailed investigations of proximal tubular function in Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Imerslund-Gräsbeck Syndrome (IGS) is a rare genetic disorder characterised by juvenile megaloblastic anaemia. IGS is caused by mutations in either of the genes encoding the intestinal intrinsic factor-vitamin B(12) receptor complex, cubam ...
Amsellem, Sabine+15 more
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Understanding erythroid physiology and pathology in humanized mice: A closer look
Erythropoiesis, the formation of red blood cells (RBCs) from haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), is vital for understanding conditions like anaemia and haemoglobinopathies. However, studying this process in vivo is challenging due to the lack of accurate models.
Lu Lu+7 more
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Iron deficiency anemia and megaloblastic anemia in obese patients
Background. The association between obesity and different types of anemia remained uncertain. The present study aimed to assess the relation between obesity parameters and the occurrence of iron deficiency anemia and also megaloblastic anemia among ...
Arshad Mahmoud+5 more
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Genetic Associations with Plasma B12, B6, and Folate Levels in an Ischemic Stroke Population from the Vitamin Intervention for Stroke Prevention (VISP) Trial [PDF]
Background: B vitamins play an important role in homocysteine metabolism, with vitamin deficiencies resulting in increased levels of homocysteine and increased risk for stroke.
Al-Tahan+47 more
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Abstract Introduction The increasing heavy and sustained use of nitrous oxide (N2O) for recreational purposes in several countries is a growing public health issue, as it can cause neuropathy and other harms. Documenting recreational N2O use prevalence and characteristics of people who use the drug in the general population is essential.
Tangui Barré+6 more
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Hematologic features among anemic Cameroonian pregnant women: a cross sectional study
INTRODUCTION: iron deficiency anemia is the leading cause of anemia worldwide. It may also be the leading cause of anemia in pregnancy, although this has not yet been demonstrated in our country.
Elie Nkwabong, Joseph Nelson Fomulu
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Interesting case series of severe anemia with marrow suppression
Background: Deficiency of vitamin B12 and folic acid is becoming common now– a– days because of food fads and poor ingestion of fruits and vegetables. Resulting in the re-emergence of megaloblastic anemia.
P Jagruthi+5 more
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