Anemia Encyclopedia
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Anemia News

What We Know About Iron Supplements
Iron supplements for children may or may not benefit them so more research is needed

More Iron, Less PMS
Premenstrual syndrome likelihood decreases with greater iron consumption

Safe to Stall Transfusions
Delaying red blood cell transfusions remains safe for patients

Blood Sugar May Matter for Non-Diabetics
HbA1c levels associated with anemia and death risk in people without diabetes

Drug May Aid Patients With Rare Anemia
Eltrombopag shows benefit in patients with aplastic anemia

World Sickle Cell Day Raises Awareness
Sickle cell anemia requires lifetime management but can include fulfilling life

Sickle Cell Trait Improved by Regular Exercise
Physical activity reduces sickle cell trait complications

FDA Green Lights Anemia Drug Omontys
Omontys approved by the FDA to treat anemia for patients on kidney dialysis

Taking the Guesswork out of Sickle Cell
Sickle cell anemia blood test identifies high risk patients









