Managing Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease: Beyond Iron and ESAs
Iron therapy and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents are not always effective for anemia in patients with CKD. Nutritional interventions may be helpful in these cases.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Higher Doses of Zinc May Be Needed to Prevent Infection in Pediatric Sickle Cell Anemia
Researchers assessed whether daily zinc supplementation prevents severe or invasive infection among children with sickle cell anemia.
Top February 2023 FDA Approvals
February FDA approvals include treatments for geographic atrophy, proteinuria, tardive dyskinesia and chorea associated with Huntington disease, and anemia.
Jesduvroq Approved for Anemia of CKD in Patients on Dialysis
Daprodustat is an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor.
Unusual Cause of Chest, Abdominal Pain in Teen Following ACL Repair
A 17-year-old Black adolescent presents with a 1-day history of acute-onset abdominal pain, palpitations, and anemia. Can you make the diagnosis?
Sickle Cell Anemia Update: Gene Therapy Reverses Pain Events for Years
An update on the investigational gene therapy LentiGlobin for sickle cell disease and research on complications and outcomes of this disorder.
Atypical Celiac Disease: Diagnosing Nonintestinal Cases in Primary Care
Atypical celiac disease may present as dermatitis herpetiformis, anemia, elevated transaminases, short stature, and osteopenia/osteoporosis.
Impact of the Opioid Crisis on Pain Treatment in Sickle Cell Disease
Researchers sought to determine what the impact and challenges of the opioid crisis were on pain treatments for patients with sickle cell disease.
Clinical Challenge: Bruising, Bleeding Gums, Nosebleeds in Young College Athlete
A 21-year-old woman presents with complaints of easy bruising, bleeding gums, heavy periods, and nosebleeds. What is her diagnosis?
Iron-Deficiency Anemia Secondary to Asymptomatic Celiac Disease: A Case Study
A 21-year-old woman presents with a complaint of continued iron deficiency despite treatment with oral iron supplementation.
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