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Anaemia of Chronic Disease

Post published:11th June 2017
Reading time:9 mins read

Introduction Anaemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) is common, particularly in the hospital setting. It occurs as a result of: Chronic infection Chronic inflammation Neoplasia Chronic kidney disease The anaemia is…

Summary of Anaemias

Post published:14th June 2017
Reading time:47 mins read

Microcytic Type Aeitology Clinical features Investigations Management Iron Deficiency Anaemia Blood loss: GI bleeding (peptic ulcer, diverticulitis), Menorrhagia, hookworm (developing countries) Poor Diet Malabsorption - Brittle hair + nails…