A combination treatment has shown promise for treating a rare blood disease, according to a clinical trial published in the journal Blood.

sideroblastic anemia and cirrhosis. Management: Correction of anemia by blood transfusion (6 units), and prevention of recurrence by strict abstinence from alcohol. A 56-year-old male was admitted ...

Iron deficiency may be linked to non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease and mortality in patients without anemia, according to results of a nationwide cohort study.While iron is a key component ...

The main causes of acquired anemia can be divided into loss of blood (hemolysis or hemorrhage) or inadequate bone-marrow function (e.g. ineffective erythropoiesis, sideroblastic changes ...

Research suggests there may be a two-way relationship between anemia and high blood pressure (hypertension). People with anemia might be at an increased risk of high blood pressure and vice versa.

X-linked sideroblastic anemia (XLSA) is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the ALAS2 gene, which plays a critical role in heme biosynthesis within red blood cells.

A person will need to check with their Advantage plan provider if their plan covers clinical diagnostic lab services to diagnose anemia. Learn more about Medicare coverage of blood tests.

Naturally menstruating athletes exhibited lower serum iron and transferrin levels compared ... leading to reduced oxygen transport in the blood. Anemia: A condition characterized by a deficiency ...