Their criteria for acceptance of the previously reported cases were a macrocytic anemia with a megaloblastic bone marrow, exclusion of other causes of megaloblastic hematopoiesis and a necessity ...

The untreated patients had classic manifestations of the disease, which included a macrocytic anemia, megaloblastic erythroid maturation, steatorrhea, malabsorption of D-xylose and vitamin A and ...

Heavy or sustained use of N2O inactivates vitamin B12, resulting in a functional vitamin B12 deficiency and initially causing numbness in fingers, which may further progress to peripheral neuropathy ...

Carcinoid tumors are considered “cancer in slow motion,” as many progress very slowly. If you have a carcinoid tumor, you may have it for years without knowing it. Sometimes, carcinoid cancers may not ...

At this time of year there are concerns among health officials that people aren’t getting enough vitamin D from sunlight. Vitamin D is vital for the body repairing itself and the strength of ...

Anemia is more common in later-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD), with diabetes and dialysis increasing the risk. Treating the underlying cause can improve symptoms and quality of life. It’s ...

Read the full abstract... Background: Postpartum iron deficiency anaemia is caused by bleeding or inadequate dietary iron intake/uptake. This condition is defined by iron deficiency accompanied by a ...

If someone has a high MCV level, their red blood cells are larger than usual, and they have macrocytic anemia. Macrocytosis occurs in people with an MCV level higher than 100 fl. Megaloblastic ...

Yes, people who regularly donate blood may develop anemia, the most common type being iron deficiency anemia. Around 5 million people donate blood annually in the United States. Nearly 35% of ...

A deficiency in this vitamin can lead to anemia and neurological problems. Ensuring adequate intake of vitamin B12 is crucial for overall health and vitality. It is particularly important for the ...

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