Publications by authors named "Humayoon Rasheed"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess the prevalence of iron deficiency and its progression to anemia among patients diagnosed with a specific infection, noting the distinction between iron deficiency (low iron stores) and iron deficiency anemia (low hemoglobin levels).
- - Conducted at Bolan Medical Complex Hospital, the research involved 200 patients over 18 years old, excluding those with certain chronic conditions or current iron supplements, and analyzed blood samples for iron metrics while using statistical methods for results.
- - Results indicated that 40% of participants were iron deficient, with older patients (over 60) and those with longer infection durations being more affected, along with dietary habits like vegetarianism influencing prevalence rates.
