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  1. Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH): 5 Things to Know

    Feb 10, 2026 · In PNH, nonspecific symptoms can lead to 'unusual-site' thrombosis and death. New and emerging therapies offer significant promise. These five things to know will help navigate the PNH …

  2. New KDIGO Guidelines: Managing Anemia in CKD - Medscape

    Jan 21, 2026 · The decision to transfuse patients with anemia and CKD should be made “based on the symptoms and signs caused by anemia instead of an arbitrary Hb threshold,” the guideline authors …

  3. 21 Clinical Mnemonics - Medscape

    Jun 5, 2020 · In this case, it may be helpful to consider a differential that includes T halassemia, A nemia of chronic disease, I ron deficiency, L ead poisoning, and s ideroblastic anemia.

  4. Ferritin Cutoff Values Affect Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency

    Sep 27, 2024 · Normally, to diagnose a patient with iron-deficiency anemia, on the one hand, they must have low hemoglobin, which indicates anemia, and on the other hand, low ferritin, which indicates …

  5. 7 Takeaways From the AGA's New Iron-Deficiency Anemia Guidelines

    Sep 18, 2020 · Dr David Johnson comments on the latest recommendations for the gastrointestinal evaluation of iron-deficiency anemia, which have practice-changing implications.

  6. Underdiagnosed: Anemia in Pregnancy - Medscape

    Nov 30, 2023 · Clinicians should screen patients who are pregnant for iron deficiency anemia, experts said.

  7. Screening for Iron Deficiency May Prevent Progression - Medscape

    Although not guideline-approved, screening for iron deficiency in patients with risk factors could prevent progression to more severe conditions.

  8. Cancer-related anemia and recombinant erythropoietin - Page 2

    In addition to physical symptoms, the subjective impact of cancer-related anemia on quality of life (QOL), mental health and social activities may be substantial.

  9. Examining the Fingernails When Evaluating Presenting Symptoms in ...

    Nov 23, 2009 · If the lunula is absent, consider anemia or malnutrition (Figure 16). A pyramidal lunula might indicate excessive manicure or trauma (Figure 17). A pale blue lunula suggests diabetes …

  10. New Guidance Released on VEXAS Diagnosis and Management

    Aug 26, 2025 · Macrocytic anemia is one such clue, for example, because a lot of anemias are microcytic in older individuals, but macrocytic anemia can also occur from other causes, such as …