iron deficiency anemia

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Noun1.iron deficiency anemia - a form of anemia due to lack of iron in the diet or to iron loss as a result of chronic bleeding
iron deficiency anaemia
chlorosis, greensickness - iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin
anemia, anaemia - a deficiency of red blood cells
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Iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy is associated with increased risk for adverse birth outcomes, including preterm delivery, cesarean delivery, and need for blood transfusion.
Is oral or IV iron therapy more beneficial for postpartum anemia?
The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia was 9.5 per cent among adolescent donors and 7.9 per cent among adult donors--both low numbers, but still significantly higher than that of nondonors in both age groups, which was 6.1 per cent.
Adolescent female blood donors at risk for iron deficiency and associated anaemia: Study
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia all over the world.
Prevalence of anemia among 1st year MBBS students
Secondly, since first two years of life are characterized by rapid growth demanding increased iron utilization, the risk of anemia particularly iron deficiency anemia is increased.
FREQUENCY AND SEVERITY OF ANEMIA IN CHILDREN <15 YEARS OF AGE AT GWADAR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HOSPITAL, GWADAR, BALUCHISTAN
Data has shown in the past months, thousands of Filipinos feeling the symptoms of Iron Deficiency anemia without even knowing it.
Filipinos suffer from iron deficiency yet remain unaware
KEY WORDS: Iron deficiency anemia; Pregnancy; Hemoglobin; Third trimester; Knowledge.
FREQUENCY, DISTRIBUTION AND DETERMINANTS OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA AMONG THIRD TRIMESTER INDOOR PREGNANT WOMEN
This can be explained on the basis of the fact that many studies, national and international, have shown that iron deficiency is the leading cause of anemia worldwide especially hypochromic microcytic anemia.1,16 Secondly, in Pakistan,frequency of beta thalassemia trait is reported to be 5-7% in general population.17 So even excluding 5-7% of the anemic children from our results, we still get high prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in our preschool children.
ANEMIA IN PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN-DOES TIME CHANGE ANYTHING?
Background and Objective: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) has been cited as the most common cause of anemia globally.
Predictors of serious findings on bi-directional endoscopy in young patients with anemia and GI symptoms
Efficacy and safety of total dose infusion of low molecular weight iron dextran in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy.
SHORT-TERM OUTCOME OF INTRAVENOUS IRON THERAPY FOR IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA AT JNIMS, IMPHAL--A PRELIMINARY REPORT
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals announced the publication of a post-hoc analysis of Auryxia phase 3 trial data for iron deficiency anemia in adult patients with chronic kidney disease, not on dialysis, in the online issue of the American Journal of Hematology.
Keryx announces publication of data from phase 3 trial of Auryxia
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