Nearly 35% of regular donors develop iron deficiency. One of the main causes of iron deficiency anemia is blood loss, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare hereditary disease. About 50% of cases are diagnosed before the age of 10, and an estimated 10% are diagnosed in adulthood. The exact cause of FA is unknown, but research ...
Anemia is more common in later-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD), with diabetes and dialysis increasing the risk. Treating the underlying cause can improve symptoms and quality of life.
Anemia remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity in developing countries where resources to determine the underlying etiology remain poor. There are three basic mechanisms for developing ...