ANEMIA

This study tested a special way to treat donated red blood cells (called the INTERCEPT Blood System) to see if it is as safe and effective as standard blood for heart surgery patients. About 581 people having complex heart surgery received either treated or regular blood transfus…

This study tested a program in Pakistan that gives cash to families if their teen daughters (ages 15-19) take weekly iron supplements and attend nutrition classes. The goal was to see if this approach lowers anemia rates. Over 2,100 girls and their mothers took part. The program …

This study tested a program where community health workers used a tablet app to screen pregnant women in rural India for anemia, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Women who screened positive were referred to a doctor for treatment. The goal was to see if this approach could redu…

This study tested a monthly injection called Mircera in 75 adults with chronic kidney disease and anemia who were not yet on dialysis. The goal was to see if the drug could safely raise and maintain healthy red blood cell levels. Participants received shots once a month for up to…

This study tested a new iron medicine (ferric maltol oral suspension) against a standard iron treatment (ferrous sulfate) in children aged 2 to 17 years with iron-deficiency anemia. It also tested the new medicine in infants aged 1 month to 2 years. The goal was to see if the new…

This study looked at how well MIRCERA works and how safe it is for treating anemia in people with moderate chronic kidney disease (stages 3-4) who are not yet on dialysis. Researchers tracked 144 adults over a year to see if their hemoglobin levels stayed in a healthy range. The …

This study tested the drug dapagliflozin in 100 adults with chronic kidney disease (but not diabetes) to see if it could slow kidney decline, improve anemia, and protect the heart. Participants took either dapagliflozin or a placebo daily for 12 months alongside their usual care.…

This study looked at whether a drug called Roxadustat can help treat anemia in people with diabetic kidney disease stages 3-4. 124 adults took the drug for 24 weeks, and researchers measured changes in their hemoglobin and iron levels. The goal was to see if the drug improves ane…

This study tested whether a once-monthly injection of Mircera works as well as the standard epoetin alfa treatment for managing anemia in people on dialysis. About 233 adults with chronic kidney disease and anemia took part. The goal was to see if the monthly shot could keep hemo…

This study tested two low-cost care packages to prevent severe anemia in pregnant women in Zanzibar, Tanzania. About 2,500 women received either standard care (malaria treatment, deworming, iron, and folic acid) or enhanced care (standard plus multivitamins and extra deworming). …

This study looked at two different intravenous iron treatments for anemia in pregnant women. 40 women between 18 and 40 years old, who were less than 12 weeks pregnant, received either ferric carboxymaltose or iron sucrose. The main goal was to see which one raised hemoglobin lev…

This study tested a daily iron-rich yeast drink with SOD in 11 women aged 18-35 who had mild anemia and skin concerns. Over four weeks, researchers measured blood iron levels, hemoglobin, and antioxidant markers to see if the drink improved anemia and skin condition. The goal was…

This study looked at whether giving more blood transfusions to extremely low birth weight babies (under 2.2 pounds) helps them survive without brain or developmental problems. Over 1,800 infants were randomly assigned to receive transfusions at either higher or lower blood levels…

This study looked at whether a rare side effect called methemoglobinemia can happen after receiving intravenous (IV) iron for anemia. Researchers measured methemoglobin levels in 50 patients before and after treatment with two types of IV iron. The goal was to see if these iron t…

This study examined 236 adults in the surgical intensive care unit who needed a breathing machine for more than 4 days. Researchers wanted to see if the length of time a patient had anemia (low red blood cells) was related to how long they needed the breathing machine. The goal w…

This study tested whether adding nutrition education, supplements, and hygiene items (like soap) to an existing farming program could reduce stunting and anemia in pregnant women and their children in rural Kenya. About 1,200 pregnant women joined, and their children were followe…

This study aims to understand why some older adults develop anemia (low red blood cells) without a clear cause. Researchers measured how long red blood cells live in younger and older adults, including those with and without anemia. The study involved 58 participants and used a v…

This study looked at whether a special kidney scan (scintigraphy) can find kidney problems earlier than standard tests in children and young adults with sickle cell disease. 18 participants were checked during their annual visit. The goal is to prevent serious kidney damage later…

This study looked at over 13,000 adults who had heart surgery to understand how blood transfusions given during the operation might explain why patients with anemia before surgery have more complications afterward. The goal is to help doctors make better decisions about when to g…

This study looked at 201 very premature babies (born before 31 weeks) to see how many received more blood transfusions than recommended by French guidelines. Researchers found that many transfusions were given outside the guidelines. The goal is to understand why this happens and…

This study followed 209 patients with bacterial endocarditis (a serious heart valve infection) to understand how common anemia is and what causes it. Researchers tracked blood markers from diagnosis up to 6 months after hospital discharge. The goal was to better characterize anem…

This study looked at why people with sickle cell disease get leg ulcers. Researchers measured blood flow and nerve function in 70 adults with and without ulcers. They also checked blood and wound fluid for clues. The goal was to better understand the problem, not to test a new tr…