Point-of-care hemoglobin meters show high sensitivity but lower specificity versus analyzer in Ghanaian study
Study finds portable anemia meters may underestimate hemoglobin levels compared to lab tests
A cross-sectional study of 100 laboratory visitors in Kumasi, Ghana compared point-of-care hemoglobin meters (Urit and Mission) to an automa…
Portable anemia meters flagged every true case but also mislabeled many healthy people as anemic, underestimating hemoglobin levels by about…
U.S. newborn screening for alpha-thalassemia shows state-to-state variation in detection practices
U.S. newborn screening for alpha-thalassemia varies widely between states
A report on U.S. newborn screening programs found that practices for detecting alpha-thalassemia vary between states.
Whether a newborn gets tested for alpha-thalassemia depends on which state they are born in, as screening rules vary widely across the U.S.
Sickle cell disease birth prevalence examined in newborns from high social vulnerability counties
Study examines sickle cell disease birth rates in areas with high social vulnerability
An observational report examined sickle cell disease birth prevalence among newborns born to mothers in counties with high social vulnerabil…
Sickle cell disease birth rates were studied in high-risk U.S. counties, focusing on social factors like poverty and transportation access.
Systematic review finds first FDA-approved CRISPR therapy and broader clinical trial exploration
First CRISPR gene therapy approved for blood disorders, with broader research underway
A systematic review of clinical trials registered at clinicaltrials.gov found the first CRISPR-Cas9 therapy obtained FDA approval in late 20…
The first CRISPR gene therapy is approved for sickle-cell anemia and β-thalassemia, with ongoing trials exploring its use for cancer and inf…
Report describes anemia prevalence among pregnant women participating in WIC program
Report describes anemia rates among pregnant women in WIC nutrition program
An observational report describes anemia prevalence among pregnant women enrolled in the WIC program in the United States.
A new report describes anemia rates among pregnant women in the WIC nutrition program, but offers no specific numbers or comparisons to othe…
Meta-analysis links lower Fe, Zn, Mg and higher Cu levels to iron deficiency anemia in children
Children with iron deficiency anemia often have different levels of other minerals in their blood
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 1105 children and adolescents found iron deficiency anemia (IDA) was associated with significantly …
Children with iron deficiency anemia often have lower zinc and magnesium but higher copper levels in their blood.
L-arginine shows no significant benefit for pain or hospital outcomes in sickle cell disease meta-analysis
L-arginine shows no clear benefit for sickle cell pain crises in analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 RCTs involving 830 patients with sickle cell disease found no statistically significant benefit o…
A new analysis of eight trials found that the supplement L-arginine offers no benefit for pain or hospital stays in sickle cell disease pati…
Report examines use of recommended health care measures for sickle cell anemia complications in youth
Report examines use of preventive care for children with sickle cell anemia
A report describes the use of recommended health care measures to prevent complications of sickle cell anemia in children and adolescents in…
A new report looked at how children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia in the U.S.
Edoxaban 12 months superior to 3 months for VTE prevention in cancer DVT, regardless of anemia status
For cancer patients with a leg blood clot and anemia, does longer treatment work better?
In this prespecified subgroup analysis of the ONCO DVT study, 12 months of edoxaban was superior to 3 months for preventing symptomatic recu…
Cancer patients with leg clots and anemia get better protection against new clots with 12 months of edoxaban compared to just 3 months, with…
PALaDIN Study: High vs. Low Dose Iron in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
Can high-dose iron improve health for people on peritoneal dialysis?
The PALaDIN study, a phase 3 trial, is recruiting to compare high-dose and low-dose iron treatments in peritoneal dialysis patients with ana…
People on peritoneal dialysis in the UK may see better health and fewer blood transfusions if they receive high-dose iron instead of low-dos…
Questions about Anemia
Does taking iron powders for five months help children with malaria-induced anaemia?
Taking iron powders for five months helps children with malaria-induced anaemia by raising haemoglobin levels, but it does not improve growth measurements like height or weight.
Full answer →Do erythropoiesis-stimulating agents help adults with heart failure and anaemia?
ESAs reduce total heart failure hospitalizations and improve hemoglobin and exercise tolerance, but do not lower first hospitalization or mortality risk.
Full answer →How common is anemia among pregnant women who participate in the WIC program?
Anemia among pregnant WIC participants increased from 10.1% in 2008 to 11.4% in 2018, with higher rates in Black women and later trimesters.
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