Thalassemia is a common genetic condition affecting red blood cells. Children with severe forms of thalassemia often develop symptoms early in life, but effective treatment can manage the condition.

Control of anemia in children on dialysis varies by region around the globe. Poor response to anemia medications is linked with inflammation, fluid retention, and hyperparathyroidism. Anemia and the ...

Children who live at high altitudes have more severe pneumonia than children who live at lower altitudes, and high-altitude children with anemia are at greater risk for poor outcomes from pneumonia ...

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a major cause of vision impairment in preterm infants, particularly those born weighing ≤1,250 g. Anemia is commonly observed in these infants, with nearly 90% of ...

Pediatric patients with anemia and chronic kidney disease can alternate between maintenance erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and subcutaneous continuous erythropoietin receptor activators every 4 ...

Anemia in babies may manifest as pale skin, irritability, and a fast heart rate. Sometimes, mild to moderate anemia may not produce symptoms, but severe anemia can have very serious consequences. A ...

Akebia Therapeutics (($AKBA)) announced an update on their ongoing clinical study. Akebia Therapeutics has initiated a study titled A Multicenter, ...

In 2019, less than half of children aged 2 to 16 years with sickle cell anemia received the recommended screening for stroke, a common complication of the disease. Few children with sickle cell anemia ...

Researchers have revealed that hydroxyurea significantly reduces infections in children with sickle cell anemia. Their findings enhance strong evidence of hydroxyurea's effectiveness and could ...

Researchers have successfully predicted whether children have anemia using only a set of smartphone images. Researchers at UCL and University of Ghana have successfully predicted whether children have ...