In 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) revised the hemoglobin cutoff values to improve the detection and classification of anemia in children. For infants aged less than 2 years, the threshold ...

Hematology refers to the study of blood and bone marrow conditions. A person may be referred to a hematologist to find out what the cause of anemia is and to determine a treatment plan. Anemia occurs ...

Doctors diagnose anemia when a blood test shows hemoglobin levels of less than 13.5 grams per deciliter (g/dL) for men or 12.0 g/dL for women. If you have slightly higher red blood cell counts and ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Hemolytic anemia occurs when red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can ...

Mild anemia can have several causes, including iron or B12 deficiency, chronic illness, or pregnancy. Anemia is very common, affecting up to one-third of the world’s population. Mild anemia occurs ...

Anemia of chronic disease is anemia caused by inflammation from a long-term or chronic illness. It is also called anemia of inflammation. People with anemia of chronic disease may have normal or even ...

According to a recent study published in The Lancet Hematology, in 2021, the leading cause of anemia globally was dietary iron deficiency (66.2% of all anemia cases). Women are far more likely to have ...

Anemia occurs when you have fewer red blood cells or low hemoglobin, reducing oxygen levels in your blood. Iron deficiency anemia is common and can be treated with dietary changes and supplements.

Anemia with renal tubular damage is an independent predictor of mortality in the general population. Anemia along with renal tubular damage (RTD) is associated with all-cause mortality in the general ...