Sideroblastic anemia was found in an elderly man in association with dermal photosensitivity, a greatly increased erythrocyte free protoporphyrin content and reduced erythrocyte catalase activity.

We report a case of successful treatment with the use of luspatercept in a 51-year-old man with nonsyndromic X-linked sideroblastic anemia with germline pathogenic genomic DNA-variant g.55041386G→A in ...

Considering taking supplements to treat sideroblastic anemia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of sideroblastic anemia. Follow the links to read common ...

The identification of the causal gene can now offer patients and their family members direct molecular confirmation of their condition, allowing them to know whether they are sufferers or asymptomatic ...

X-linked sideroblastic anemia (XLSA) is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the ALAS2 gene, which plays a critical role in heme biosynthesis within red blood cells.

Anemia is defined as a reduction in blood hemoglobin concentration (and hence also a reduced hematocrit), to <135 g/l in adult males and <115 g/l in adult females. The main causes of acquired anemia ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 92 and consider myself very fortunate, health-wise. In the middle of the 1980s, I was diagnosed with sideroblastic anemia. My doctor in Florida did many tests to make the ...

Philadelphia, May 20, 2024 – Although iron deficiency anemia is the most prevalent form of anemia globally, it may be underdiagnosed due to lack of awareness or methodical screening. Investigators who ...

The latest electronic edition of the journal Nature Genetics reports the discovery of a new gene responsible for congenital sideroblastic anemia, a rare disease, mainly characterized by the presence ...

Background: A 56-year-old male with a history of excess alcohol consumption for over 10 years and type 2 diabetes mellitus (diagnosed 14 years previously) presented to the accident and emergency ...