Anemia of Chronic Diseases (ACD)

Iron and Nitric Oxide in Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD)

Anemia of Chronic Diseases

Objective: To evaluate the etiology and clinicohematological profile of patients with anemia of

Anemia of chronic disorders in systemic autoimmune diseases.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Anemia of chronic disorders (ACD) is a mild to moderate anemia characterized by decreased serum iron, decreased total iron-binding capacity and increased iron stores that occurs in a wide variety of diseases including cancer, chronic infections and inflammatory disorders. The reason for this review is two-fold. First, systemic autoimmune diseases are frequently characte...

Approach to Anemia in Hospitalized Patients with Infectious Diseases; Is it Appropriate?

Anemia of chronic diseases (ACD) is a common problem in patients with infectious diseases and can influence the quality of life and patients' survival. Despite the clinical importance of ACD, data are still lacking regarding this problem in the infectious diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, related factors, outcome and approaches to anemia in the infectious diseases ward. Thi...

Approach to Anemia in Hospitalized Patients with Infectious Diseases; Is it Appropriate?

Anemia of chronic diseases (ACD) is a common problem in patients with infectious diseases and can influence the quality of life and patients' survival. Despite the clinical importance of ACD, data are still lacking regarding this problem in the infectious diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, related factors, outcome and approaches to anemia in the infectious diseases ward. Thi...