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New findings on iron absorption conditioning factors Novos achados sobre os fatores condicionantes da absorção do ferro

Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil, 2004
The authors focus iron intake regulation in the body and the probable mechanisms related to iron absorption. They analyze the impact of iron absorption deficiency resulting in iron deficiency anemia, a public health issue of great impact in the world ...
Rute Cândida Pereira, Alcides da Silva Diniz, Luiz Oscar Cardoso Ferreira   +2 more
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Heme homeostasis and its regulation by hemoproteins in bacteria

mLife, Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 327-342, September 2024.
Abstract Heme is an important cofactor and a regulatory molecule involved in various physiological processes in virtually all living cellular organisms, and it can also serve as the primary iron source for many bacteria, particularly pathogens. However, excess heme is cytotoxic to cells. In order to meet physiological needs while preventing deleterious
Yingxi Li, Sirui Han, Haichun Gao
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Use of IV immunoglobulin to treat steroid resistant, immune checkpoint inhibitor‐induced pure red cell aplasia: A case report

eJHaem, Volume 5, Issue 4, Page 825-828, August 2024.
Abstract Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is characterised by normocytic normochromic anaemia, reticulocytopenia and reduced erythroid precursors in bone marrow. PRCA as an immune‐related adverse event secondary to immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy is rare. Steroids are usually used first line to treat ICI‐induced PRCA.
Sam Sherratt‐Mayhew, Phillip L. R. Nicolson   +1 more
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VEXAS syndrome as a cause for multifocal, relapsing head and neck inflammation

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 12, Issue 7, July 2024.
Key Clinical Message VEXAS syndrome (vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X‐linked, autoinflammatory, somatic) is a novel autoinflammatory syndrome. We describe a case of VEXAS syndrome with upper airway and oral cavity involvement which are not well described in the literature.
Aoife Heeney, Rachael Wu, Conall Fitzgerald, Nina Orfali, Nadim Akasheh, Conor Magee   +5 more
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REFRACTORY ANEMIA AND PANCYTOPENIA AS PRESENTATIONS OF FALCIPARUM MALARIA IN POPULATION OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN

Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019
Background: Falciparum malaria is a common disease in our area. Apart from its classical presentation, at times it may present with refractory anemia or pancytopenia.
Zafar Hayat, Inam Ullah, Khizar Hayat, Hashimuddin Azam Khan, Fazle Raziq, Habibullah Khan   +5 more
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The coincidence of beta‐thalassemia and hereditary spherocytosis: A case report and literature review

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 12, Issue 6, June 2024.
Key Clinical Message When a person has both HS and beta‐thalassemia, their clinical symptoms tend to be less severe. This is because these two conditions have contrasting features. If the clinical symptoms and laboratory results cannot be solely attributed to hemolytic anemia, it is important to consider the possibility of another form of hemolytic ...
Sana Habibzadeh, Majid Einakchi, Mohammad Ebrahim Kalantari, Farnood Forouhar, Arefeh Ma'souminejad   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hematin administration to an adult with lead intoxication [PDF]

Blood, 1979
Lead poisoning and acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) may exhibit similar neurologic manifestations, and they have in common elevated excretion of urinary aminolevulinic acid (ALA). Despite their similarities, the possible pathophysiologic connection between AIP and lead poisoning in not known.
Joel M. Lamon, Donald P. Tschudy, Bruce C. Frykholm   +2 more
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Low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol, erythrocyte, and platelet in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

ESC Heart Failure, Volume 11, Issue 3, Page 1758-1766, June 2024.
Abstract Aims Low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‐C), anaemia and low platelets have been associated with worse clinical outcomes in heart failure patients. We investigated the relationship between the combination of these three components and clinical outcome in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).
Masamichi Yano, Masami Nishino, Shodai Kawanami, Kohei Ukita, Akito Kawamura, Koji Yasumoto, Masaki Tsuda, Naotaka Okamoto, Yasuharu Matsunaga‐Lee, Yasuyuki Egami, Takahisa Yamada, Yoshio Yasumura, Masahiro Seo, Takaharu Hayashi, Akito Nakagawa, Yusuke Nakagawa, Shunsuke Tamaki, Yohei Sotomi, Daisaku Nakatani, Shungo Hikoso, Yasushi Sakata, On behalf of the Osaka CardioVascular Conference (OCVC)‐Heart Failure Investigators   +21 more
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Atrophic glossitis: Etiology, serum autoantibodies, anemia, hematinic deficiencies, hyperhomocysteinemia, and management

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2020
Atrophic glossitis (AG) is characterized by the partial or complete absence of filiform papillae on the dorsal surface of the tongue. AG may reflect the significant deficiencies of some major nutrients including riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, vitamin ...
Chun-Pin Chiang, Julia Yu-Fong Chang, Yi-Ping Wang, Yu-Hsueh Wu, Yang-Che Wu, Andy Sun   +5 more
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The influence of hematological profiles on the transfusion management and mortality risk of mothers presenting to the obstetric unit of a South African tertiary medical facility

Transfusion, Volume 64, Issue 6, Page 986-997, June 2024.
Abstract Background Laboratory results are frequently abnormal in pregnant mothers. Abnormalities usually relate to pregnancy or associated complications. Hematological abnormalities and age in pregnancy may increase the likelihood for transfusion and mortality. Study Design and Methods Hematological profiles and transfusion history of pregnant mothers
Michael Linström, Ernest Musekwa, Erica‐Mari Nell, Liesl de Waard, Zivanai Chapanduka   +4 more
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