Ferritin is the parameter most often used in primary care to diagnose iron deficiency. The cutoff value of ferritin can affect the number of cases diagnosed, however. A study published in JAMA Network ...

Finding yourself suddenly feeling tired, losing hair or even experiencing mood changes can impact your quality of life. Equally scary is not knowing what's causing those changes. While these same ...

Hemochromatosis is a disorder that causes your body to absorb too much iron. Blood tests that measure iron levels in your blood and liver can help diagnose the condition. The medical disorder ...

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional concerns, many people are found to have low iron levels even when their Complete Blood Count (CBC) appears normal, leaving them unsure about their ...

In older adults without anemia or prevalent HF, lower plasma ferritin levels are associated with increased risk for HFpEF and HF. Lower plasma ferritin levels are associated with higher measures of ...