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Introduction Nutritional Anemia or Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most recurrent and easily treatable condition affecting millions of people. 1,2 Although iron deficiency anemia does not cause severe morbidity and mortality3, it has a significant influence on one’s health; especially affecting the physical and neurocognitive growth and development of younger children and affecting the women of reproductive age. 1, 2, 3 According to WHO, in 2011, there were approximately two and half

wheat, maize and sorghum. Limited amounts of absorption of Fe2+ in the human body causes iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is when a person has a red blood cell count that is less than normal or when there are few hemoglobin molecules in each red blood cell. Consequences and effect of this to humans could be fatigue,headaches, palpitations, lethargy and etc. One of the causes of iron deficiency anemia is the bio availability of many grains and legumes. The less bio available or in other

Bioethics’s Hot Topic of Growth Hormones In the article “Does Shortness Need a Cure?” Ronald Bailey, the author, indicates Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of growth hormone use offers a treatment plan for those who are short in stature. Bailey also acknowledges bioethics as a seriously debated topic in the medical field. Bioethics deals with the studies of “moral issues in the fields of medical treatment and research” (Caplan). Bailey touches on the topic of bioethics as it deals

it can affect your health and make you prone to have iron deficiency anemia. Also, if you notice that you are loosing an abnormal amount of blood because of menstruation or pregnancy you should consult your doctor. This is something that can lead to something serious, most likely anemia. Other reasons one might get it is because of frequent blood donation and digestive conditions. I know first hand what its like to have iron deficiency anemia. I have had it for almost four years and I know what

Micro Nutrient Deficiencies Some of the smallest things in life are over looked and are not valued as much as other things, micro nutrients are a prime example of this. They are as focused on with the human body and are often forgotten about. In developing countries it is harder for the people to learn why they do not get the micro nutrients they need due to a lack of education. Political problems also pose a threat for developing countries since creating funding for programs that promote micro

I didn’t know what Anaemia was and would like to learn more about this disorder and how to keep your iron level high. I would also enjoy finding interesting recipes and the strict diet you are to sick to while dealing with Anaemia. Anaemia is a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells, this means that either the level of red blood cells or the level of haemoglobin is lower than normal. When a person is anaemic, their heart has to work harder to pump the quantity of blood needed to get

Smart Tattoo for Anemia Testing By Aditi Mitkar   Contents Introduction 2 Fluorophore 2 Single-wall Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNT) 3 Optical Sensor 3 References 6   Introduction In this paper I'll be using the smart tattoo technology used for glucose detection to detect anemia. Anemia is a condition in which there are not enough healthy red blood cells, and therefore not enough hemoglobin (Hb) to carry adequate oxygen to the tissues. Anemia is diagnosed when Hb levels are lower than normal. This condition

Which of the following is correct regarding screening for iron deficiency anemia in this case? A. Benefits of screening for iron deficiency anemia, in this case, is not proven, and therefore, it is not recommended by the USPSTF (The United States Preventive Task Force) B. Hemoglobin is a very specific tool for screening for iron deficiency anemia C. Hemoglobin is not a sensitive tool for screening for iron deficiency anemia D. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia in

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called hemoglobin, and myoglobin is found in the muscle cells. Hemoglobin is also essential for transferring oxygen in the blood from the lungs to the tissues. • What are the specific stages of iron deficiency and how do they relate to anemia development? There are three stages of iron deficiency and the relation to anemia development: Stage I: Iron Deplete is the first phase of