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.
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.
Bismuth quadruple and concomitant regimens achieve >85% H. pylori eradication amid rising clarithromycin resistance
H. pylori treatments failing as resistance grows, review finds
This narrative review synthesizes current H. pylori eradication strategies, noting that clarithromycin resistance exceeds 15%-20% in most re…
Clarithromycin resistance now tops 15-20% in most regions, but bismuth quadruple and other combos still clear the bug over 85% of the time.
Endoscopic investigation for iron deficiency anemia reveals 52.0% prevalence of normal upper gastrointestinal findings
Understanding the Common Findings in Endoscopy for Patients with Iron Deficiency
This meta-analysis of 9,807 adults with confirmed iron deficiency anemia (IDA) evaluated the prevalence of gastrointestinal findings during …
Doctors use endoscopy to find the cause of low iron. This study shows what common issues are found during these tests.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of liposomal iron versus conventional iron in pediatric iron deficiency anemia
Liposomal iron improves blood counts and reduces side effects in children with anemia
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated liposomal iron versus conventional oral iron in 454 children with iron deficiency anemia …
A meta-analysis found liposomal iron raised hemoglobin more and caused fewer side effects than conventional iron in children.
Iron micronutrient powders reduce malaria-induced anaemia but not growth in young children
Iron powders reduce malaria-related anaemia in young children
This cluster-randomized trial in 1,806 Ghanaian children aged 6-35 months found that daily iron-containing micronutrient powders for five mo…
Daily iron-based micronutrient powders can lower the risk of malaria-induced anaemia in preschool children in Ghana.
Video capsule endoscopy in children shows diagnostic yield for Crohn's disease but requires endoscopic placement
Tiny Camera Spots Crohn's Damage That Scans Miss in Kids
A retrospective single-center study of 60 children undergoing 76 VCE examinations found VCE supported new Crohn's diagnosis in 46% of cases …
A tiny swallowed camera found gut inflammation missed by standard scans in children with Crohn's disease, changing treatment plans for more …
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.
Research across Anemia
Related studies from across the Anemia family.
CHIP prevalence is 8.5% in adults and associated with higher systemic immune-inflammation index
Large study links blood mutations to heart and lung risks
This meta-analysis of a multi-ancestry cohort of 59,598 adults identifies a 8.5% prevalence of clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potenti…
A large study of over 59,000 people found that specific blood mutations, known as CHIP, are linked to heart, lung, and blood cancer risks.
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.
Integrated Intervention Improves Weight and Reduces Anemia in Term SGA Infants
Integrated care package improves growth in small-for-gestational-age infants
This randomized trial in 1300 term small-for-gestational-age infants in South Delhi found that an integrated health, nutrition, stimulation,…
A combined program of nutrition, health, and early stimulation helped small-for-gestational-age infants achieve better weight and growth out…
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…
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…
Maternal anaemia research surges 9-fold from 2000 to 2024, but gaps persist in low-income regions
Mapping the Growth and Trends of Research on Maternal Anaemia Over Time
A bibliometric analysis of 1,007 articles on maternal anaemia (2000-2024) shows exponential publication growth (R2=0.9054). Most research or…
A massive review of over 1,000 articles shows how research on anemia in pregnant women has grown rapidly since 2000.