ANEMIA

This study tested whether a new monthly injection (Mircera) could work as well as a standard weekly injection (epoetin alfa) to maintain healthy red blood cell levels in people with anemia from kidney failure on dialysis. Over 200 patients who were already receiving the weekly tr…

This study tested a monthly injection called Mircera to treat anemia (low red blood cells) in adults with kidney disease who were not yet on dialysis. The goal was to see if the injection could safely raise and keep patients' hemoglobin levels in a healthy target range. About 75 …

This study tested if the drug Roxadustat could improve anemia (low red blood cells) in adults with moderate diabetic kidney disease. It involved 124 participants who took the drug for 24 weeks while researchers tracked their hemoglobin levels, iron markers, and quality of life. T…

This large trial aimed to find the best approach for giving blood transfusions to extremely premature, very low birth weight babies. It compared a 'liberal' strategy (giving more transfusions) to a 'restrictive' strategy (giving fewer) to see which one better helped babies surviv…

This study tested a program to reduce anemia in teenage girls in flood-affected areas of Pakistan. It gave mothers small cash payments if their daughters took weekly iron supplements and attended nutrition education sessions. Researchers measured if this approach successfully low…

This study tested a new system for preparing donated red blood cells before transfusion. It compared the new system to standard blood preparation in patients undergoing complex heart surgery who were likely to need a blood transfusion. The main goal was to see if the new system w…

This study observed how well the drug MIRCERA worked to control anemia in people with moderate-to-severe kidney disease who were not yet on dialysis. Researchers followed 144 patients in their normal clinical care for up to a year to see if the drug safely kept their hemoglobin (…

This study tested a new iron supplement called ferric maltol against a common one, ferrous sulfate, in children and teens with iron-deficiency anemia. It aimed to see which was safer and easier on the stomach over 12 weeks of treatment. The trial also looked at the safety of the …

This study tested whether a drug called dapagliflozin, originally for diabetes, could help protect the kidneys, improve anemia, and support heart health in adults with chronic kidney disease who do not have diabetes. About 100 participants were randomly assigned to take either th…

This study compared two different intravenous (IV) iron treatments for pregnant women with anemia. The goal was to see which one raised hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen) levels more effectively in the local population. Forty pregnant women with anemia …

This study tested whether a digital health program on tablets could help community health workers better screen and manage health risks for pregnant women in rural India. Over 3,400 women participated to see if the program could reduce anemia and improve follow-up care for high b…

This study compared two low-cost care packages to prevent and treat severe anemia in 2500 pregnant women in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Researchers tested whether adding daily multivitamins and an extra deworming dose to standard prenatal care would better prevent dangerous anemia. The g…

This study tested if adding nutrition and hygiene support to an existing farming program could better prevent malnutrition in children. It involved about 1,200 pregnant women in Kenya. One group received farming help plus supplements, deworming medicine, soap, and health training…

This small study tested whether a daily iron-rich yeast drink could help women with nutritional anemia and skin issues. Eleven women aged 18-35 drank the product for four weeks. Researchers measured changes in their blood iron levels and skin wrinkles to see if the drink was effe…

This study aimed to understand why many older adults develop anemia (low red blood cells) without a clear cause. Researchers tracked how long red blood cells live in healthy younger adults, healthy older adults, and older adults with different types of anemia. They used a safe vi…

This study looked for a previously unreported side effect in people receiving IV iron for anemia. Researchers measured blood oxygen levels before and after treatment with two common IV iron drugs in 50 patients. The goal was to see if these treatments could cause methemoglobinemi…

This study looked back at the medical records of 201 very premature babies to understand why some received more blood transfusions than the national guidelines recommend. Researchers analyzed transfusion practices during the babies' first month of life to identify patterns and cl…

This study aimed to understand why anemia (low red blood cells) is so common and severe in patients with bacterial endocarditis, a serious heart valve infection. Researchers followed 209 patients, taking blood samples during hospitalization and for months after discharge to analy…

This study aimed to understand why painful, slow-healing leg ulcers are so common in adults with sickle cell disease. Researchers compared 70 adults with and without ulcers, measuring blood flow, nerve function, and substances in the blood and wound fluid. The goal was to learn m…

This study looked at over 13,000 adults who had planned heart surgery to understand why having low red blood cells (anemia) before surgery is linked to more problems after surgery. Researchers specifically investigated whether receiving a blood transfusion during the operation is…