About 1 million Americans over age 65 have anemia of inflammation. This article will define anemia of chronic disease, including what it is, what type of anemia it is, and common causes ...

Currently, the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests the following cut-off points to define anemia: Treatment for iron deficiency typically involves dietary counseling and oral iron ...

Research suggests there may be a two-way relationship between anemia and high blood pressure (hypertension). People with anemia might be at an increased risk of high blood pressure and vice versa.

Preoperative anemia is an independent risk factor for allogeneic blood transfusion in patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery (MOS) whereas hematinic deficiency can delay the recovery from ...