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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nine unrelated Korean DBA probands were referred for molecular diagnosis of DBA. The diagnosis of DBA was based on the following diagnostic criteria: 10 onset at an age of <1 year; macrocytic or ...