Anemia

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on anemia and related issues, including blood transfusions, iron deficiency and iron supplementation, macrocytosis, microcytosis, and thalassemia. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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Last Update: 03/14/2013

Overview Screening and Diagnosis

Treatment Patient Education, Self-Care

Overview

Specific Causes

• Evaluation of Occult Gastrointestinal Bleeding (03/15/2013)
• Iron Deficiency Anemia: Evaluation and Management (01/15/2013)
• Update on Vitamin B12 Deficiency (06/15/2011)
• AAP Reports on Diagnosis and Prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia [Practice Guidelines] (03/01/2011)
• Alpha and Beta Thalassemia (08/15/2009)
• Clinical Presentations of Parvovirus B19 Infection (02/01/2007)
• 'Common' Uncommon Anemias (02/15/1999)

Specific Populations

• Anemia in Older Persons (09/01/2010)
• Evaluation of Anemia in Children (06/15/2010)
• Prevention of Iron Deficiency in Infants and Toddlers (10/01/2002)

Screening and Diagnosis

• Evaluation of Microcytosis (11/01/2010)
• Screening for Iron Deficiency Anemia, Including Iron Supplementations for Children and Pregnant Women: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (08/01/2006)
• Screening for Iron Deficiency Anemia-Including Iron Supplementation for Chidren and Pregnant Women [Putting Prevention into Practice] (05/15/2009)
• Evaluation of Macrocytosis (02/01/2009)
• Hemolytic Anemia (06/01/2004)
• Normocytic Anemia (11/15/2000)

Treatment

• Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products: Indications and Complications (03/15/2011)
• Ambulatory Management of Common Forms of Anemia (03/15/1999)

Patient Education, Self-Care

• Iron Deficiency Anemia (01/15/2013)
• Thalassemia (08/15/2009)

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