Presentation
This study demonstrates that increased iron consumption during pregnancy may improve infant birth weight for mothers who are GSTM1-present, but it might not be beneficial for mothers with the GSTM1-null genotype. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
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Cerebral Palsy
Abstract We observed high incidence of anemia in patients with cerebral palsy sheltered in a specialized institution in Thessaloniki, Greece. Therefore, we decided to investigate its cause. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Psychiatrical
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Short Attention Span
Signs of iron deficiency anemia may include: constant feeling of fatigue short attention span and irritability decreased immune function headache irregular heartbeats heart failure Our bodies lose small amounts of iron through sweating. [healthline.com]
Workup
Biopsy
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Liver Biopsy
Light microscopy of liver biopsies taken late in the course of the disease revealed a massive buildup of iron in the hepatocytes, less in the Kupffer cells, and sparse deposition in the epithelial cells of the bile duct. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
biopsy, super-conducting quantum interference device (SQUID) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). 6 – 10 Biopsies are uncomfortable for the patient, particularly the elderly, and can lead to complications such as bleeding and infection, especially in [haematologica.org]
Treatment
RESULTS: Double fortified salt improved dietary iron intake in the treatment group compared to the control group ( P .001). No other dietary or anthropometric differences could be attributed to treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] after starting treatment in 100 patients (14.9%). [haematologica.org]
Parentheral iron treatments are more expensive than oral treatments and cannot be taken during the first trimester of pregnancy ( R, R2 ). [selfhacked.com]
But they stated in this study that they believe treating iron deficiency enhances treatment for hair loss. This makes sense, as all the nutrients in your body work in synergy to keep your cells healthy including your hair follicles. [fitday.com]
Etiology
Abstract Oxidative stress resulting from excess reactive oxygen species and/or deficiencies in antioxidant capabilities may play a role in breast cancer etiology. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
A better understanding of the etiology of anaemia (e.g. malaria endemnicity, haemoglobinopathies) and the prevalence of risk factors is needed at the country level, to inform context-specific adaptations of this recommendation. [who.int]
In the understanding of iron-deficiency anemia as a nutritional deficiency of multifactorial etiology, it is important to consider dietary factors as one of its main determinants. [scielo.br]
Epidemiology
Research Institute, School of Medicine & Public Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia. [email protected] 6 Cancer Epidemiology Centre, Cancer Council Victoria, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
Andrews NC, Levy JE: Iron is hot: an update on the pathophysiology of hemochromatosis. Blood 1998;92:1845-1851. Dewey KG, Chaparro CM: Session 4: mineral metabolism and body composition iron status of breast-fed infants. [karger.com]
Prevention
Culturally sensitive intervention research, which addresses application of IDA education principles, temporary supplementation, and adequate income for dietary modification and long-term iron supplementation to prevent IDA is warranted. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]