the major purpose of the present investigation was to study the effects of different concentrations of residual chlorine on serum iron related parameters in rats. feeding male rats with water containing 80 ppm of residual chlorine daily for 5 days reduced serum levels of ceruloplasmin, copper, iron and hemoglobin by approximately 27%,23%,6% and 4%, respectively. higher reductions in serum cerul...

Although immunologic processes and hereditary factors are suggested to play an important role in alopecia areata, the specific etiology is unclear. Iron deficiency has been suggested to play a role, but its effect is controversial. In our case control study, we found a higher mean level of serum iron and ferritin and a lower mean level of TIBC in patients compared to control subjects, but the d...

Background. In clinical practice, serum ferritin is used as a screening tool to detect iron deficiency. However, its reliability in obesity has been questioned. Objectives. To investigate the role of ferritin in overweight and obese people, either as a marker of inflammation or iron deficiency. Methods. On the basis of body mass index (BMI), 150 participants were divided into three equal groups...

BACKGROUND Haptoglobin (Hp) and ceruloplasmin (CP) are 2 plasma antioxidants playing a role in preventing iron-induced oxidative damage. This study presents data related to Hp phenotypes and ceruloplasmin ferroxidase activity in relation to iron store markers in patients with β-thalassemia major. METHODS Blood specimens were collected from 196 subjects (124 β-thalassemia major patients and 72...

BACKGROUND & AIMS The prevalence of obesity continues to rise in both developed and developing nations. An association between iron status and obesity has been described in children and adults. We aimed to study the relation between serum hepcidin level and both iron as well as high sensitive CRP status in obese adolescents. MATERIALS & METHODS This work was conducted on 80 adolescents aging ...

BACKGROUND People donating blood more than twice annually are at risk of developing iron deficiency. Little is known about the iron status of dogs enrolled in blood donor programs. HYPOTHESIS Dogs donating blood ≥6 times annually will show evidence of iron deficiency based on their reticulocyte indices. ANIMALS Thirteen dogs enrolled in a blood donor program donating ≥6 times over the prece...

The risk of oral cavity cancer was determined in relation to serological levels of iron; vitamins A, B2, C, E; zinc; thiamin; and glutathione (GSH). The study included 65 hospitalized patients with oral cancer and 85 matched controls. In comparing the highest to the lowest tertiles, the risk was odds ratio (OR) = 0.3 [95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.1-0.6] for iron; 3.2 (95% CI = 1.3-8.1) for ...

INTRODUCTION Some studies suggest Blastocystis hominis is a potentially pathogenic protozoa. Blastocystis hominis contributed to anaemia in children aged 8-10 years old in one study. AIM To compare haematological indices in cases with blastocystis hominis infection with healthy controls. MATERIAL AND METHODS From 2001 to 2012, 97600 stool examinations were done in 4 university hospitals. Pa...