Iron deficiency anemia in infants: does it really affect the myocardial functions?

The aim was to assess the myocardial functions in infants with iron deficiency anemia (IDA). The findings of 22 infants with IDA and 16 healthy infants were compared. Complete blood count in all infants, serum iron level, total iron binding capacity (TIBC), and serum ferritin level in patients were evaluated.

In-vitro platelet hyperaggregation and hypersecretion associated with the use of fish oil in healthy children.

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate how fish oil supplementation in children affects platelet function tests in vitro.

Materials And Methods: The study included 62 children (20 healthy children without any medications and 42 healthy children who volunteered to take fish oil supplementation) aged between 2 and 12 years. In the group of children taking fish oil supplementation, the baseline, fourth week, and eighth week values for platelet function tests were obtained.

Increased serum hepcidin and ghrelin levels in children treated for iron deficiency anemia.

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the relation between iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and serum leptin, hepcidin, and ghrelin levels.

Methods: Thirty children with IDA and 28 healthy children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years admitted to our hospital were evaluated prospectively. IDA was diagnosed based on clinical and laboratory findings.