Getting Evaluated If You Are at RiskMedically reviewed by Laura Young, MDKey TakeawaysHeavy menstrual periods can cause iron ...

Celiac disease, or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is an intestinal disorder in which the ingestion of gluten (a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley) incites an autoimmune reaction in ...

IV iron administration has historically been a “controversial issue” for treatment of iron deficiency anemia during acute infections, but data presented at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition detailed ...

You probably know that anemia makes you feel tired and weak, but what you might not realize is that your iron-deficient blood is forcing your heart to work overtime in ways that could permanently ...

Anemia of chronic disease is anemia caused by inflammation from a long-term or chronic illness. It is also called anemia of inflammation. People with anemia of chronic disease may have normal or even ...

ORLANDO -- Challenging medical dogma, the use of intravenous (IV) iron therapy for hospitalized patients with iron deficiency ...

Vitamin C plays a crucial role in the function of immune cells. Individuals with infections tend to have lower levels of vitamin C. However, research has not found conclusive evidence that taking ...

A study led by biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine shows how a genetic mutation associated with Crohn's disease can worsen iron deficiency and anemia - ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71 years old and was diagnosed with pernicious anemia in October 2024. My B12 and folate levels were low. My antiparietal antibodies were abnormal, but the intrinsic factor ...

IV iron infusions were found to be safe for anemic patients hospitalized with acute bacterial infections and were associated with improved survival and higher hemoglobin levels, challenging long-held ...