Young males with iron deficiency (IDA) routinely undergo endoscopy. There is paucity of data on the diagnostic yield of bi-directional endoscopy, level of HB that requires investigation and the yield in symptomatic vs. asymptomatic young men....
This is the most common deficiency in man. It is due to the narrow gap between maximum absorption from the diet and normal losses. Haemoglobin contains 2/3 (men) to 4/5 (women) of total body iron; as an approximate estimate 1 ml of erythrocytes contains 1 mg of iron. Negative iron ...
Iron deficiency is a worldwide problem—and your body can do some weird things when you don't get enough. Here are the signs you might have iron deficiency and how to meet your daily intake.
Iron supplementation in early childhood: health benefits and risks The prevalence of iron deficiency among infants and young children living in developing countries is high. Because of its chemical properties--namely, its ... LL Iannotti,JM Tielsch,MM Black,... - 《American Journal of Clinical ...
This population-based cohort study examines the association between iron deficiency anemia and sensorineural, conductive, or combined hearing loss in
According to the WHO report and evaluations, Iran has a moderate prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA). The present study evaluates Iran’s IDA prevention and control policies by analysing the agenda-setting policy using the multiple streams framew
This article focuses on a study that analyzes yield from investigating iron deficiency anaemia in people under 45 years of age. The British Society of Gastroenterology recommends upper and lower gastrointestinal tract investigation in all men and post-menopausal women with iron deficiency anaemia (IDA)...
sTfR Particle enhanced immuno-turbidimetric assay 2.2–5.0 mg/L (men); 1.9–4.4 mg/L (women) nmol/Lmg/L ↑ in iron deficiency.Reflects overall erythropoiesis; not directly affected by inflammation. Differentiating ID from ID with ACD and ACD alone. May be influenced by age, ethnicity...
“My biggest pet peeve is when individuals are found to have iron deficiency and instructed to take iron supplements,” says Bloomberg. “However, they are never evaluated for the actual cause of the anemia.” If your panel points to anemia, your doctor can order additional testing to identi...
Iron deficiency (ID) is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency in the world, with a growing literature documenting the negative effects of ID on perception, attention, and memory. Animal models of ID suggest that dysregulation of dopamine is responsible for the deficits in memory. However, evidence...