Sickle cell anemia causes sickle-shaped cells to block blood flow to the lungs, leading to acute chest syndrome. Common treatment methods involve oxygen supplementation and pain management. Sickle ...

A more liberal transfusion strategy for patients with acute MI and anemia does not improve quality of life when compared with a more restrictive approach, according to an analysis of the MINT trial.

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Liberal use of red blood cell transfusions is not superior to a more restrictive approach in patients with acute MI and anemia, but results from the MINT trial suggest that it may be ...

Talk to your doctor if you have signs of anemia, such as excessive fatigue, because it may be helpful to have a red cell distribution width (RDW) along with a complete blood count (CBC) test. Be ...

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Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Symptoms of GI bleeding include stomach pain, vomiting blood, or having black, tarry ...