Almost 60% of patients with obesity and preexisting anemia recovered from anemia within 6 months after bariatric surgery. Female sex, older age, and sleeve gastrectomy (SG) as the surgery type ...

Colorectal cancer can cause bleeding from polyps in the digestive tract. This can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Oral and intravenous iron may help, but there may be some risks. Persistent ...

Disruption of this process was found to cause lethal anemia in the fetal stage. This novel molecular mechanism will contribute to the understanding of the pathophysiology of iron-related diseases ...

July 25, 2024 — In a rigorous medical records study covering tens of thousands of patients, researchers conclude that some patients with preoperative anemia have better outcomes if they get iron ...

Anemia is a growing health concern, especially among women in India, with studies showing that 3 in 5 women are at risk. According to WHO, 30 per cent of women between the ages of 15-49 are anemic.

Lactoferrin is an effective therapy for children with anemia of CKD. Both oral lactoferrin and intravenous iron dextran can effectively treat anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children ...

Anemia, affecting millions globally, occurs due to a lack of healthy red blood cells, leading to fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. Key signs include shortness of breath, hair loss, and ...

A PNG student races home from school to tell her parents she has a shot at a decent university education, funded by generous Australian taxpayers. This kid is in a tiny minority in PNG.

Anemia, a prevalent health issue, arises from the body’s insufficient supply of red blood cells or hemoglobin needed to transport oxygen to bodily tissues. Often, iron deficiency is the cause of ...

Six matches in double round-robin format will be held across six days, with hosts Japan competing alongside Fiji and winners of last year’s Division 2 Qualifier, Papua New Guinea (PNG), where only the ...

Sydney (AFP) – In one of his final acts, Pope Francis cleared the way for Papua New Guinea to get its first saint -- an anti-polygamy preacher who died in prison during Japan's World War II ...

However, cold intolerance can also indicate an underlying medical condition, such as hypothyroidism or anemia. Dysfunction of the thyroid gland, decreased arterial blood flow, and low body fat can ...