Sometimes, people with iron deficiency anemia don't respond to treatment with iron supplementation and may go months to years with little to no improvement in anemia. This can happen if the dose is ...

R.W. Johnson shares the harrowing journey of supporting his younger sister, Helen, in her decision to seek assisted dying in Zurich.

“A chronic cough is often the first symptom which, over time, becomes more persistent,” notes Chaggar. “As COPD progresses, ...

A B12 deficiency in females can cause symptoms such as fatigue, tingling feet, or depression. The symptoms of a B12 deficiency are not necessarily any different between males or females.

Background Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is essential in determining the efficacy of novel therapies in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD). These require initial proof-of-concept demonstration that ...

A medical expert has shed light on a condition that leaves sufferers 'gasping for air', with an estimated 600,000 people in the UK undiagnosed. As the nation battles 'the lurgy', marked by runny noses ...

“A rare genetic condition, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency can also predispose individuals to the disease.” Unfortunately COPD can’t be cured, so treatment focuses on easing ...

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“A rare genetic condition, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency can also predispose individuals to the disease.” Some common early symptoms include breathlessness, wheezing, a chronic cough and ...

While millions currently are struggling with colds and flu - some of the same problems happen with disease which 600,000 have ...

Individuals afflicted with COPD endure prolonged illness and potentially face mortality due to disease-related complications. COPD is predominantly preventable and manageable. The condition ...

A vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to nerve and brain damage and anemia. Early symptoms include weakness, constipation, and depression. It can result from dietary factors, medication use ...