Background and aims There seems to be a U-shaped relation between hemoglobin level ischemic stroke severity. We aimed explore possible causes of this relation. Methods All patients with 2006 2016 admitted within 3 hours onset were included. Hemoglobin NIHSS score obtained on admission. Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) was day 7. Locally weighted scatterplot smoothing (lowess smoother) curves display...

OBJECTIVES Previous studies have demonstrated that both low and high hemoglobin concentrations are predictive of adverse cardiovascular outcomes in various populations. However, an association of hemoglobin with the ankle-brachial index, which is widely used as a screening test for peripheral arterial disease, has not yet been identified. METHODS We examined 786 subjects (236 women and 550 me...

OBJECTIVE Anemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism are the two most common complications associated with chronic kidney disease. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are widely used in the management of anemia in hemodialysis patients. A reverse correlation has been established between hyperparathyroidism and hemoglobin levels. The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the relation...