July 8, 2005 — Automatic laboratory testing may be of benefit for identifying patients with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), according to the results of a study published in the July issue of the ...
This study documents that anemia occurs relatively frequently in COPD patients and is related to the presence of inflammation. Anemia is an understudied issue in COPD but may be of great importance in ...
Patients with a low MCV are likely to have iron deficiency anemia, although thalassemia and anemia of chronic disease are part of the differential. 1 When the MCV is low, the serum ferritin level can ...
Although anemia is associated with adverse outcomes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), its contribution to outcomes in individuals with other comorbid chronic diseases is not well ...
The case of warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) highlights the potential for life-threatening acute hemolysis if patients do not receive timely treatment. AIHA is a rare condition characterized by ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 38-year-old lawyer has suffered from classic rheumatoid arthritis during the past 10 years. During that time, ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hematologists and oncologists are exposed to patients with anemia from all of these pathophysiologic origins.
THE diagnosis of pernicious anemia has become increasingly difficult with the widespread use of "panhematinics" containing folic acid. These preparations may correct the hematologic picture and yet ...