Anemia during pregnancy is a global health challenge, affecting 37% of expectant mothers worldwide. In sub-Saharan Africa, the burden is even higher, with nearly half of pregnant women facing this ...

Medicare covers intravenous (IV) infusion therapy when a doctor prescribes it as medically necessary. Original Medicare Part A typically covers the costs if you have an IV infusion during an inpatient ...

Dear Doctors: I have bruising or staining from a hospital stay during which I received five units of blood and six units of iron for low hemoglobin. I have also started my first of two cycles of iron ...

Gov. Larry Hogan recently announced a four-year, $72 million program to support maternal and child health with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention. “By investing in access to prenatal ...

Panelists discuss how IV iron formulations requiring fewer infusion visits tend to have better adherence rates, while the ongoing nursing shortage has created additional challenges in scheduling and ...

Original Medicare provides coverage for IV infusion therapy when a doctor determines it to be medically necessary, both in a clinic setting and at home. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans need to offer ...

Shannon Wood Rothenberg walked into her annual physical feeling fine. But more than a year later, she's still paying the price. Routine bloodwork from the spring 2018 visit suggested anemia, of which ...

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Shannon Wood Rothenberg walked into her annual physical feeling fine. But more than a year later, she's still paying the price. Routine bloodwork from that spring 2018 medical visit suggested ...