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Inadequate Diet Can Lead to Anemia in Postmenopausal Women
March 25, 2011 A new study indicates that inadequate nutrition is linked to a greater risk of anemia in postmenopausal ... > full story -
Extra Iron Doesn't Help Many Pregnant Women, Study Suggests
March 11, 2011 Although universal prenatal supplementation with iron is recommended, an extra intake of iron does not noticeably benefit pregnant women, except when they are anemic, new research ... > full story -
Pregnancy Anemia Linked to Childhood Wheezing and Asthma
March 10, 2011 Need a reason to take your iron supplements? Iron deficiency during pregnancy may directly impact infant and childhood breathing health according to a new ... > full story -
New Advances in Genetic Studies of Fanconi Anemia Patients
March 2, 2011 Medical researcher have genetically and clinically characterized almost all Spanish patients suffering from Franconi anemia, a rare disease affecting one in every 500,000 persons and which is ... > full story -
Researchers Model Fetal-to-Adult Hemoglobin Switching: Important Step Towards Cure for Blood Diseases
February 16, 2011 Researchers have engineered mice that model the switch from fetal to adult hemoglobin, an important step towards curing genetic blood diseases such as sickle cell anemia and ... > full story -
Acute Anemia Linked to Silent Strokes in Children
February 11, 2011 Silent strokes, which have no immediate symptoms but could cause long-term cognitive and learning deficits, occur in a significant number of severely anemic children, especially those with sickle ... > full story -
Diabetes: Poor Response to Anti-Anemia Drug Predicts Higher Risk of Heart Disease or Death
December 29, 2010 Patients with diabetes, kidney disease and anemia who don't respond to treatment with an anti-anemia drug have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease or death, researchers have ... > full story -
Emerging Drug Class May Enhance Red Blood Cell Production in Anemic Patients
December 22, 2010 By determining how corticosteroids act to increase production of red blood cell progenitors, researchers have identified a class of drugs that may be beneficial in treating some ... > full story -
Don't Trouble Your Heart: Naturally High Hemoglobin OK in Dialysis Patients, Study Suggests
December 16, 2010 Naturally occurring high hemoglobin levels are safe for kidney disease patients on dialysis, according to a new study. The results suggest that there is no need to lower these levels to protect ... > full story -
Two Studies Provide Insight Into Stroke Risk and Prevention in Young Sickle Cell Anemia Patients
December 6, 2010 Monthly blood transfusions combined with daily medication to remove the resulting excess iron remains the best approach for reducing the risk of recurrent strokes in young patients with sickle cell ... > full story
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