Research across Anemia
Related studies from across the Anemia family.
Ultraprocessed food intake is associated with lower sTfR concentrations in rural Ghanaian schoolgirls
Ultraprocessed foods linked to lower iron markers in schoolgirls
This randomized controlled trial secondary analysis of 300 rural Ghanaian adolescent schoolgirls found that ultraprocessed food intake was a…
Eating more ultraprocessed foods is linked to lower iron markers in schoolgirls, while whole foods show a positive link to iron levels.
Sickle cell trait is associated with increased risk of kidney disease, pulmonary embolism, and anemia
Sickle cell trait linked to higher risks of kidney and blood issues
This meta-analysis analyzed 4,813 individuals with sickle cell trait (SCT) to identify phenome-wide and laboratory-wide associations. The st…
New data shows that people with sickle cell trait may face higher risks for kidney disease, anemia, and other serious health conditions.
Preoperative anaemia increases risk of red cell transfusion and acute kidney injury in cardiac surgery
Preoperative Anaemia Linked to Higher Risks During Cardiac Surgery
This meta-analysis of observational cohort studies involving 74,571 adults undergoing cardiac surgery found that preoperative anaemia is ass…
Patients with anemia before heart surgery may face higher risks of kidney issues, infections, and the need for blood transfusions.
Heart Failure Evidence in Somalia Is Fragmented and Insufficient to Estimate National Burden
Review Identifies Common Causes of Heart Failure in Somalia
This scoping review synthesizes 12 studies on heart failure in Somalia, finding that evidence is geographically concentrated, methodological…
A review of 12 studies identifies key conditions like hypertension and heart disease that contribute to heart failure in the Somali region.
Isolated gastric Kaposi sarcoma occurs following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in rare cases
Rare Gastric Kaposi Sarcoma Found After Stem Cell Transplant
This case report and literature review identifies 20 cases of Kaposi sarcoma following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. T…
A rare case of stomach cancer linked to stem cell transplants highlights the need for early testing when patients have new digestive symptom…
Pegylated erythropoietin provides improved Hb stability and reduced dosing frequency in CKD-related anemia
Expert Consensus Shows Pegylated Erythropoietin Benefits Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
This expert consensus evaluates the use of pegylated erythropoietin for CKD-related anemia in India. The consensus indicates that pegylated …
A new expert consensus suggests that pegylated erythropoietin can improve hemoglobin stability and reduce dosing frequency for patients with…
Expert consensus recommends universal screening and oral iron therapy for pediatric iron deficiency anemia
Experts set new standards for treating iron deficiency in children
This consensus statement from 14 experts addresses the management of iron deficiency anemia in infants and young children in the MENA region…
New guidelines target high rates of iron deficiency anemia in infants and young children across the Middle East and North Africa.
Probiotics improve hematologic parameters in Chinese children with iron deficiency anemia
Probiotics show promise for iron deficiency anemia in children
This meta-analysis of 1,342 patients found that probiotics improved hemoglobin (MD 8.64 g/L) and other hematologic markers in Chinese childr…
New data suggests that probiotics could help manage iron levels and blood health in children struggling with iron deficiency anemia.
Traditional Tibetan feeding practices are linked to high anemia rates and possible necrotizing enterocolitis
Traditional feeding practices impact health of infants in high altitudes
This systematic review synthesizes evidence regarding traditional feeding practices among Tibetan infants aged 0-24 months in high-altitude …
Early introduction of solid foods and low breastfeeding rates are linked to anemia and other risks for infants living in the Tibetan highlan…
HIV co-infection triples MDR-TB mortality risk; low BMI and anaemia also raise risk
HIV and other risk factors linked to multidrug-resistant tuberculosis deaths
This meta-analysis of 36,693 patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) found that HIV co-infection, lower educational attainme…
Patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis face higher risks of death if they also have HIV, low body mass index, or certain other healt…
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation achieves transfusion independence in children with KLF1 mutation-associated CDA IV
Stem Cell Transplant Shows Promise for Rare Blood Disorder
This case report and literature review examines allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for pediatric patients with KLF1 m…
A small study shows that stem cell transplants may help children with a rare, severe form of anemia become independent from blood transfusio…
Prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics do not provide clinically important benefits on hemoglobin or ferritin in children
Review of Probiotics and Prebiotics for Treating Anemia in Children
This meta-analysis of 4188 children found that prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics (alone or with iron) did not produce significant effec…
New research looks at whether healthy bacteria can help children with low blood iron. Results show these supplements do not significantly im…