Iron Deficiency Anemia: An Update
Journal Title: BMH Medical Journal - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Anemia affects one fourth of the world’s population, and iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is only a part of the spectrum of iron deficiency syndrome. In this review we are discussing about the evaluation and management of iron deficiency anemia
Authors and Affiliations
Raveendran AV, Shiji PV, Rajini P, Fathiya Suliman Al Qassabi
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