Thalassemia is a common genetic condition affecting red blood cells. Children with severe forms of thalassemia often develop symptoms early in life, but effective treatment can manage the condition.

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a major cause of vision impairment in preterm infants, particularly those born weighing ≤1,250 g. Anemia is commonly observed in these infants, with nearly 90% of ...

Lactoferrin is an effective therapy for children with anemia of CKD. Both oral lactoferrin and intravenous iron dextran can effectively treat anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children, ...

Researchers have revealed that hydroxyurea significantly reduces infections in children with sickle cell anemia. Their findings enhance strong evidence of hydroxyurea's effectiveness and could ...

Anemia, a condition marked by low levels of hemoglobin in the blood, affects nearly 2 billion people worldwide. Among them, school-age children in low- and middle-income countries are particularly ...

Thalassemia is an inherited disease that affects the blood. The genetic features are present from birth. Children with severe thalassemia will require regular blood transfusions. Thalassemia causes ...

To address these challenges, the Lao government aims to reduce anemia and lower maternal and child mortality through prevention and early detection. The Ministry of Health emphasized the importance of ...

ST. GALLEN, SWITZERLAND, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CSL Vifor today announced that Health Canada has authorized Ferinject (ferric carboxymaltose) for the intravenous (IV) treatment of iron ...

Anemia is a common condition in preterm infants and is closely linked to the development of ROP. Iron deficiency exacerbates hypoxia and oxidative stress, contributing to abnormal retinal vessel ...