Africa: Renewing Our Commitment to Food Fortification, One of the Most Under-Invested Solutions in Global Health
[allAfrica] Anemia. Neural tube defects. Weakened immune systems and blindness. Impaired brain function and reduced productivity. Morbidity and mortality. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 23, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Food and Agriculture Health and Medicine Source Type: news
Long-term use of aspirin linked to anaemia in elderly patients
Taking a low dose of aspirin over a long period of time has been linked to an increase in anaemia in older, healthy adults, according to Australian researchers. The analysis by a team from Monash University in Melbourne found that prolonged use of aspirin can increase the risk of anaemia by twenty per cent in... Read moreThe post Long-term use of aspirin linked to anaemia in elderly patients appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - June 22, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Cardiology Older people care anaemia aspirin Source Type: news
Using Aspirin Every Day May Cause Anemia in Seniors
A new study suggests regular aspirin use in older adults may pose a serious risk of anemia, adding to existing research that challenges the long-established recommendation to use aspirin as a preventative therapy for dangerous cardiac events. The results come just a year after a national independent task force updated formal recommendations in April 2022 cautioning those over the age of 60 against beginning a daily aspirin regimen.
For decades, aspirin has been used like a vitamin by a sizable portion of America’s aging population. Research as far back as the 1950s showed a daily low dose of the anti-inflammatory me...
Source: TIME: Health - June 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Haley Weiss Tags: Uncategorized Aging healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Aspirin Warning: Anemia May Increase With Use in Older Adults
Older patients using low-dose aspirin were at increased risk for anemia in a new study. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - June 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Low-Dose Aspirin Could Raise Anemia Risks in Older Adults
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- Taking daily low-dose aspirin increases the risk of anemia in the elderly, a new clinical trial suggests.
Not only does it raise anemia risk by more than 20% in people 70 or older, it is also associated with a decline in... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Increase in Incident Anemia Seen With Low-Dose Aspirin in Older Adults
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- For older adults, low-dose aspirin is associated with increased incident anemia and a decrease in ferritin when compared with placebo, according to a study published online June 20 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Aspirin Warning: Anemia May Increase With Use Aspirin Warning: Anemia May Increase With Use
Elderly patients using low-dose aspirin were at increased risk for anemia in a new study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - June 20, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Low-dose aspirin may increase risk of anemia in older adults
Data analysis from NIH-funded clinical trial reveals new insights (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - June 20, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Regularly taking aspirin raises the risk of ANOTHER blood disorder, study suggests
A new study from Australian researchers suggests that taking low-dose aspirin regularly to stave off a heart attack increases the risk of developing anemia by more than 23 percent. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Upped Incidence of Anemia in Older Adults
(MedPage Today) -- Daily low-dose aspirin increased incident anemia among otherwise healthy older adults, a secondary analysis of the randomized ASPREE trial showed.
Over a median of 4.7 years, the incidence of anemia was 51.2 events per 1,000... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - June 19, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Low-dose aspirin associated with anemia in older adults, study says
Using low-dose aspirin was associated with a 20% increased incidence of anemia and decline in ferritin, or blood iron levels, in otherwise healthy older adults, according to a new analysis of an old study. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - June 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nigeria: Tackling Sickle Cell Anaemia
[This Day] All critical stakeholders should work towards curtailing the disease (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 19, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
Message from Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director, on the occasion of World Blood Donor ...
Every year on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. This year’s campaign focuses on patients requiring life-long support with blood transfusion or plasma proteins. The campaign highlights the role that every single person can play, by giving the valuable gift of blood or plasma regularly to ensure a safe and sustainable supply of blood and blood products for all those in need.
Access to a secure blood supply based on voluntary unpaid donation is vital for all patients, including many requiring life-long and regular transfusions for conditions such as sickle-cell anaemia and thalassaemia. I...
Source: WHO EMRO News - June 13, 2023 Category: Middle East Health Source Type: news
Detecting Anemia Using AI & Human Eyes at UALR
Research student Nahiyan Noor began researching the blood disorder and how it is diagnosed using machine learning and artificial intelligence. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - June 12, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Detecting Anemia Using AI & Human Eyes at UA Little Rock
Research student Nahiyan Noor began researching the blood disorder and how it is diagnosed using machine learning and artificial intelligence. (Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care)
Source: Arkansas Business - Health Care - June 12, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
