Patient Management

Iron-Deficiency Anemia: Understanding Risks, Prevention, and Treatment

Iron-deficiency anemia, the most prevalent type of anemia, arises when the body lacks sufficient iron to produce healthy red blood cells. Symptoms may not appear…

CURATED BY: Shawana S. Moore,
PhD, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, PNAP, FAAN

Shawana S. Moore,

PhD, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, PNAP, FAAN
Nurse Practitioner, Center for Black Women’s Wellness

Patient Management Guidelines

American Gastroenterological Association Guidelines

The American Gastroenterological Association provides guidelines to diagnose iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia via evaluating serum ferritin levels and more in adult patients.

Treating Iron Deficiency

UpToDate outlines treatments for iron deficiency in adults and discusses challenges when addressing the underlying deficiency causes. Iron replacement products are also reviewed.

Evaluation and Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia

American Family Physician authors outline the key recommended practice and process to diagnosis and manage iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.

Articles

Alternate-Day Iron-Dosing Boosts Absorption in Anemic Women, Study finds

In women with iron-deficiency anemia (IDA), oral iron supplements induce an acute increase in serum hepcidin (SHep) that persists for...

CURATED BY:
Barb Dehn,
RN, MS, NP, FAANP, NCMP

USPSTF: Inconclusive on Iron Supplementation in Pregnancy; Urgent Reassessment Needed

The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) finds inconclusive evidence for routine iron supplementation in pregnant women with iron...

CURATED BY:
Barb Dehn,
RN, MS, NP, FAANP, NCMP

Study Shows IV Iron Outperforms Oral Iron for Anemia in Gujarati Pregnant Women

In a prospective cost-effectiveness study conducted in Gujarat, India, 188 pregnant women with moderate to severe anemia were compared based...

CURATED BY:
Shawana S. Moore,
PhD, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, PNAP, FAAN

Advancements in Postpartum Anemia Care Reveal Global Healthcare Gaps

Recent advancements have been made in the early detection and treatment of postpartum anemia (PPA), a condition that severely impacts...

CURATED BY:
Shawana S. Moore,
PhD, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, PNAP, FAAN

Anemia in Pregnancy: A Public Health Challenge Requiring Enhanced Interventions

Anemia during pregnancy, particularly iron deficiency anemia (IDA), poses a significant health challenge, with a prevalence rate varying between 6.9%...