We found that interleukin 6 levels were below 50 pg/mL in all Kcne2tm1a/tm1a mutants and controls. This further strengthens the view that the hematologic abnormalities observed are due to iron deficiency and are not the result of systemic inflammation. In conclusion, this study has provided ...
Iron deficiency is a very common cause of anemia. This is because iron is a major component of hemoglobin and essential for its proper function. Chronic blood loss due to any reason is the main cause of low iron level in the body as it depletes the body's iron stores to compensate for...
Autoimmune regulator deficiency causes sterile epididymitis and infertility characterized by infiltration of iron-laden macrophagesdoi:10.4049/jimmunol.212.supp.0023.5374Men with Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1 (APS-1), a disease caused by a mutation in the gene encoding Autoimmune regulator (...
Explain why iron deficiency anemia is slightly more prevalent in females than males. What is albinism? What causes it? Explain why individuals with Fanconi anemia experience hyperpigmentation. Explain why iron deficient erythropoesis is happening in Anemia of Chronic Disease even though Iron stores are...
Explain why iron deficiency not only may cause anemia but also autoimmunity. What are factors on the part of both the mother and the father that can influence prenatal development of a child? What are the causes of aplastic anemia in human beings?
Koilonychia can have many causes. One of the more common is iron-deficiency anemia. Exposure to industrial solvents and chemicals may also cause the toenails to grow upward in a spoon shape. Certain systemic diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, hypothyroidism, and Raynaud's disease, ...
The use of multivitamins and specifically the amount of iron intake The amount of “high fat” dairy products versus “low fat dairy products” Within each category, a “fertility score” was given based on perceived benefit or harm. For example, a large amount of trans fats in the diet wa...
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) predominantly affects the lungs and liver and is another prevalent genetic condition with distinct genetic variations influencing its distribution. The most prevalent AATD genotype among people of European descent is Pi*ZZ, occurring at a rate of about 1/2,000 ...
Iron and ferritin tests to look for iron deficiency If you have a rash, doctors will take a small sample of your skin to look for signs it’s caused by celiac disease. This rash is easy to confuse with other skin problems. Celiac Disease Stages ...
Low iron deficiency or underlying disease, like cancer, may be to blame. Treatment can resolve anemia. What's Causing Your Abdominal Pain? In general, abdominal pain, which may be in the lower left or right of your abdomen, is a symptom of many possible conditions including appendicitis, ...