ANEMIA

This study looked at 40 pregnant women with anemia to compare two intravenous iron treatments: ferric carboxymaltose and iron sucrose. The goal was to see which one raised hemoglobin levels more. Both treatments are already known to work, but local data was lacking. The main meas…

This study looked at whether giving cash to families and offering nutrition education can lower anemia rates in teenage girls (ages 15-19) in Pakistan. Over 2,100 girls and their mothers took part. The program provided weekly iron supplements and taught about healthy eating. The …

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 took part, and their children were foll…

This study tested a drug called Roxadustat to treat anemia in 124 people with diabetic kidney disease (stages 3-4). The main goal was to see if it could raise hemoglobin levels over 24 weeks. Researchers also checked iron levels in the blood. This was a single-arm, open-label stu…

This study tested a new iron supplement (ferric maltol) compared to a standard iron medicine in children aged 1 month to 17 years with iron-deficiency anemia. The goal was to see if the new medicine is safer and easier on the stomach. The study lasted 12 weeks and measured change…

This study tested whether a tablet app used by community health workers could improve the detection and management of anemia, gestational diabetes, and high blood pressure in over 3,400 pregnant women in rural India. Women in the intervention group were screened at multiple point…

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 patients with anemia who need transfusions during complex heart surgery. About 581 patients took part. The main goal wa…

This study looked at 144 adults with stage 3-4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) who were not on dialysis and were taking MIRCERA for anemia. Researchers tracked their hemoglobin levels and any changes in treatment over 12 months to see how well the drug worked in real-world settings.…

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 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 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 2,500 pregnant women in Zanzibar, Tanzania. One group received standard care (malaria treatment, deworming, iron, and folic acid), while the other got extra multivitamins and a second deworming dose. The goa…

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 over 13,000 adults who had heart surgery to understand how receiving a blood transfusion during the operation affects the link between having low red blood cells (anemia) before surgery and developing complications afterward. The goal was to see if the transf…

This study looked at why people with sickle cell disease get leg ulcers more often than others. Researchers measured blood flow and nerve function in 70 adults with and without ulcers. They also tested blood and wound fluid to find clues about what causes these slow-healing sores…

This study looked at whether a rare blood condition called methemoglobinemia can happen after receiving intravenous (IV) iron for anemia. Researchers measured blood changes in 50 patients before and after they got one of two types of IV iron. The goal was to find out if this side…

This study looked at whether giving more blood transfusions (liberal strategy) to extremely low birth weight babies (under 2.2 pounds) helps them survive and develop better than giving fewer transfusions (restrictive strategy). Over 1,800 babies from NICUs across the U.S. took pa…

This study looked at 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 stayed on the ventilator. The goal was …

This study looked at 201 very premature babies born before 31 weeks to see if they received more blood transfusions than recommended by 2014 guidelines. The goal was to understand why extra transfusions happen and to help reduce risks like digestive or eye problems. The research …

This study looked at whether a special kidney scan (scintigraphy) can find early kidney damage in children and young adults with sickle cell disease. Standard tests often miss these problems until they are advanced. The goal was to improve annual check-ups so that kidney issues c…

This study followed 209 patients with a serious heart valve infection called endocarditis to see how many also had anemia (low red blood cells). Researchers measured anemia at diagnosis, during treatment, and up to 6 months after leaving the hospital. The goal was to better under…

This study looked at why some people over 70 have anemia (low red blood cells) even when doctors can't find a reason. Researchers measured how long red blood cells live in younger and older adults, with and without anemia. They used a vitamin called biotin to tag red blood cells …