Let Them Eat Snail: Nutritional Giant Snails Could Address Malnutrition Nov 21, 2009
"Snail pie is recommended as a cheap source of protein and iron for school-age children and young mothers and could contribute in the fight against iron deficiency anemia," Udofia says. "The land snail is a readily available and affordable source of animal protein, inhabits a lot of the green forest and swamps of most developing countries including Nigeria," Udofia adds, "It is also increasingly cultivated, although in the West it is more familiar as an unusual pet than a pie. Iron deficiency... (Science Daily)
Alito picks up another Democrat Nov 7, 2009
The case follows in the wake of the court's landmark 2008 decision in For the first time, the justices found that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to bear arms, rather than "a right to participate in the common defense, as D.C.'s lawyer argued, and it struck down the city's handgun ban. But Heller only affected the federal goverment -- and, by extension, places like the nation's capital. Though the courts have ruled over the years that various parts of the Bill of Rights bind... (Salon)
Weight-Loss Surgery Brings Risk of Iron Deficiency Oct 6, 2009
That amount, Ruz and his colleagues write, appears "largely insufficient to prevent iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.". The researchers say that some patients may need to take newer, more readily absorbed iron formulations, or receive infusions of the mineral rather than pills, to prevent a deficiency. (MEDLINEplus)
Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. Announces Closing of $22 Million Registered Direct Offering of Shares and Warrants Oct 6, 2009
Oct. 5, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ), a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company offering innovative products and services targeting end-stage renal disease (ERSD), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and iron deficiency anemia, announced today that it has received gross proceeds of approximately $22 ... 5 million will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include funding of clinical trials and regulatory activities for soluble ferric... (Primezone Releases)
Ginsburg released from hospital, back to work Sep 30, 2009
iron deficiency anemia. pancreatic cancer. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Justice Ginsburg Hospitalized Sep 26, 2009
Earlier in the day, Ginsburg had received an iron sucrose infusion to treat an iron deficiency anemia that had been discovered in July. About an hour later, she "developed lightheadedness and fatigue," the statement said. (Newsmax)
Justice Ginsburg at Washington Hospital... Developing... Sep 25, 2009
The Justice felt ill at 4:50 p.m., about an hour after an iron sucrose infusion to treat an iron deficiency anemia that was administered at the Office of the Attending Physician. The Justice underwent a comprehensive assessment of health in July 2009. (The Drudge Report)
Report: U.S. sanctions put Cubans' health at risk Sep 3, 2009
The Amnesty report also cites United Nations data that says Cuba's inability to import nutritional products for schools, hospitals and day care centers is contributing to a high prevalence of iron deficiency anemia. In 2007, the condition affected 37. (CNN -- Health)
Antimicrobial Antibodies In Celiac Disease: Trick Or Treat? Aug 28, 2009
(July 6, 2009) A research group from Italy showed that a pre-endoscopic serological screening for Helicobacter pylori and celiac disease may help to confirm the causes of iron deficiency anemia in young women. This. (Science Daily)
Lessons learned from implementation of a demonstration program to reduce the burden of anaemia and hookworm in women in Yen Bai Province, Viet Nam Jul 28, 2009
Other articles by authors. Related articles/pages. (BioMed Central)
How To Confirm The Causes Of Iron Deficiency Anemia In Young Women Jul 7, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 6, 2009) Iron-deficiency anaemia (IDA) is commonly seen in women aged <50 years. The diagnostic workflow in young women affected by IDA is not clearly established. (Science Daily)
BioTrends Announces a New Syndicated Report Series, LaunchTrends(TM): Feraheme Jul 2, 2009
Feraheme is a new IV Iron product approved to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, both on and not on dialysis. Surveys will be fielded at one month, three months, and six months post launch. (PR Newswire)
Amag wins FDA approval for Feraheme Jul 1, 2009
The company said the Food and Drug Administration granted long-delayed approval to market its Feraheme injection for intravenous use in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease ... This has the potential to be a billion dollar drug that offers a treatment for iron deficiency anemia, which is one of the most common medical conditions worldwide, said Pereira, a nephrologist by training who worked with kidney disease patients at Tufts Medical Center before... (Boston Globe)
Amag expects decision on drug soon Jun 30, 2009
No additional information has been requested by the Food and Drug Administration about ferumoxytol, Amag s injection for iron deficiency anemia in chronic kidney patients, the Lexington, Mass. -based company said yesterday in a statement. (Boston Globe)
Low iron an issue for female athletes May 25, 2009
The lack of iron can lead to iron deficiency anemia, which can cause weakness and fatigue. Cross-country runners Veronica West and her twin sister, Sarah, were among those found to have low levels. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Kids' Healthcare Vans Roll Into Motor City Apr 28, 2009
Then, she said, "What ends up happening is we have children who don't have access to a medical home and therefore dont have access to someone who knows them and can help them manage treatment of conditions such as asthma, iron deficiency anemia, lead poisoning, or prevent conditions such as being overweight or failing to thrive. We expect we're gonna see children seeking help with all those conditions" this weekend. MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. Announces Updated DSMB Interim Results; No Safety Issues Reported Apr 16, 2009
April 16, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ), a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company offering innovative products and services targeting end-stage renal disease (ERSD), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and iron deficiency anemia, reported today that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) providing oversight for the ongoing SFP Phase 2b dose-range study reviewed the unblinded cumulative interim study data and informed the Company that it... (Primezone Releases)
Supplements for Restless Legs Syndr... Apr 14, 2009
Iron deficiency anemia has been implicated as a possible cause of RLS. One should have their hemoglobin and preferably ferritin levels checked before considering iron supplementation, as excess iron is harmful. In studies many of those with low or low normal ferritin levels have benefited from iron supplements. (Suite101.com)
ABCs of Nutrition: Vitamin B2 Riboflavin Apr 8, 2009
Some research suggests it may play a role in treating iron deficiency anemia as well as migraines. Up to 60 percent of the riboflavin is lost when grains are refined; therefore, white flour in the U.S. is enriched with riboflavin to help prevent deficiency. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Focus on Seniors: Here are a few of seniors' favorite things Feb 23, 2009
Because many of my patients avoid red meat, they suffer from iron deficiency anemia with its symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath and depression. Vicks VapoRub. (Florida Today)
Which children should take vitamins? Feb 8, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Anemia Rates Down for U.S. Women and Children Feb 7, 2009
The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia didn't drop significantly for either women or children. However, folate deficiency dropped in women during the two time periods from 4. (MEDLINEplus)
