NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research indicates that low red blood cell blood counts, regardless of other diseases that might be present, is a risk factor for death in very elderly individuals. In ...

Anemia affects 1 in 5 older adults but is often undiagnosed or misattributed. Oral iron remains first-line treatment, though IV infusions help many patients. Low hemoglobin levels may signal ...

Anemia in older adults is a multifaceted clinical condition characterised by subnormal haemoglobin concentrations, which compromises oxygen delivery to tissues. It is increasingly recognised not only ...

ATLANTA—Exercising during dialysis sessions has the potential to improve renal anemia in elderly patients, Japanese researchers reported at the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week 2013 ...

Heavy or prolonged periods can cause iron deficiency anemia. Anemia may impact periods, but this requires further research. Iron deficiency anemia occurs if people do not have enough iron in the body ...

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 ...