Background Iron deficiency (ID) is common in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter (AF), but its prognostic implications and optimal diagnostic criteria, particularly in those with and without ...

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The analysis investigated whether serum ferritin or transferrin saturation ... to confirm the impact of timely iron supplementation treatment on renal outcomes and all-cause mortality in CKD ...

However, for people with low ferritin levels, which is the stored form of iron in the body, the best option is a specific type of iron supplement that contains ferrous sulfate. Ferrous sulfate is ...

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Lung cancer survival without treatment is shorter than survival with treatment. People with untreated non-small cell lung cancer—the most common type—typically live between five and 12 months after ...

Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia in the United States and worldwide. Although oral iron can be an easy, inexpensive treatment for many people, it may not be the best option for everyone.

Iron deficiency (ID) is currently defined as a serum ferritin level <100 or 100 to 299 ng/mL with transferrin saturation (TSAT) <20%. Serum ferritin and TSAT are currently used to define absolute and ...

Treatment for sleep apnea aims to improve your breathing during sleep and reduce the risk of underlying health concerns. Common options include CPAP machines, oral devices, and lifestyle measures ...

Department of Laboratory Medicine, Dongguan Institute of Clinical Cancer Research, The Tenth Affiliated Hospital (Dongguan People’s Hospital), Southern Medical University, Dongguan, Guangdong 523058, ...

Ferritin is a crucial protein that aids in storing iron in the body and plays a significant role in assuring iron equilibrium and ensuring efficient cell functions with the provision of necessary ...

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