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Anemia In Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Heart Defects
THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 – Treating anemia during pregnancy might lower the risk of heart defects in newborns, a new study says. Women with anemia in early pregnancy have a 47% increased risk of...
Maternal Anemia in Early Pregnancy May Increase Risk for Congenital Heart Disease
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – Maternal anemia in early pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for congenital heart disease (CHD) in offspring, according to a study published online April 23 in...
Six-Month Mortality Lower With Liberal Transfusion Strategy in Acute MI With Anemia
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 – For patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and anemia, the primary outcome of 30-day mortality or MI does not differ with a restrictive versus liberal transfusion...
More Than Half of People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Anemia
THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2025 – Anemia is prevalent among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Oct. 26 in Cureus. Jamal Shah, M.B.B.S., from Khyber Teaching ...
Study: Blood Transfusion Post-Heart Attack May Be Critical for Those with Anemia
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2024 – A blood transfusion following a heart attack could be a life-saving measure for patients with anemia. A new evidence review published in the journal NEJM Evidence shows...
American Society of Hematology, Dec. 7 to 10
The annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology was held from Dec. 7 to 10 in San Diego and attracted participants from around the world, including hematology specialists as well as clinical ...
Overall Prevalence of Anemia 9.3 Percent in August 2021 to August 2023
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 – During August 2021 to August 2023, the overall prevalence of anemia was 9.3 percent among people aged 2 years and older, according to a December data brief published by the...
Study Looks at Efficacy of Hemoglobin Thresholds for Transfusion
TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 2024 – For patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and anemia, 30-day risks for death or recurrent MI seem to increase with lower hemoglobin thresholds for transfusion,...
USPSTF: Evidence Still Lacking for Iron Deficiency Screening in Pregnancy
TUESDAY, Aug. 20, 2024 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to weigh the balance of benefits and harms for recommending screening...
Many Cases of Iron Deficiency Go Too Long Without Proper Treatment
MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2024 – Iron deficiency isn’t being effectively treated in the United States, with low iron levels persisting for years in most patients, a new study finds. Almost 3 of 5 (58%) p...
Nipocalimab Can Delay, Prevent Anemia, Intrauterine Transfusion
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2024 – For pregnancies at high risk for early-onset severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN), intravenous nipocalimab can delay or prevent fetal anemia or...
Red Cross Issues Blood Shortage Alert as Summer Heat Cuts Donations
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2024 – This summer's blistering temperatures have helped prompt an emergency blood shortage, the American Red Cross has warned. Heat waves affected almost 100 blood drives last ...
Preoperative IV Iron Treatment Better for Iron Deficiency Anemia
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2024 – For patients with preoperative iron deficiency anemia (IDA), intravenous (IV) iron treatment is associated with a significant reduction in 30-day postoperative mortality...
Mentorship Program in Classical Hematology Facilitates Career Development
MONDAY, Aug. 5, 2024 – A mentorship pilot program in classical hematology can facilitate career development and improve retention in the field, according to a study published online Aug. 1 in Blood...
Liberal Transfusion Strategy Not Beneficial for Patients With TBI, Anemia
MONDAY, July 1, 2024 – A liberal transfusion strategy does not reduce the risk of unfavorable neurologic outcome at six months among critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury and anemia,...