How to Use anemia in a Sentence

anemia

noun
  • The cells then die off early, leaving a lack of healthy red blood cells, or anemia.
    WIRED, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Stat! Low-dose aspirin has been linked to anemia in older adults.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2023
  • That, coupled with low levels of iron in their diet, could lead to anemia.
    Kristi Pahr, Parents, 9 June 2023
  • Symptoms of anemia may take three to five days to appear in your dog, according to Watkins.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2024
  • And pregnant women in Gaza, prewar, had high rates of anemia.
    Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Alcohol of any type does affect the bone marrow and is one of the more common causes of low platelets and anemia.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Doctor King used to say America has a high blood pressure of creeds, but an anemia of deeds.
    John Blake, CNN, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Others are in the works for sickle cell anemia and Type 2 diabetes.
    Emily Mullin, WIRED, 14 Aug. 2023
  • These episodes can lead to severe anemia, lasting brain damage and death.
    New York Times, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Burke thanks Noah for his service and promises the world’s best medicine for his younger brother, who has sickle cell anemia.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 June 2023
  • According to the researcher, the longer astronauts stay in space, the longer space anemia will plague them on solid land.
    Doug Johnson, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Her doctor prescribed iron pills to treat anemia, but her symptoms got worse.
    al, 21 June 2022
  • For years, scientists have been trying to discover the cause of space anemia.
    Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 18 Jan. 2022
  • The next step is to draw blood and analyze a sample of your poop to check for anemia and rule out infections like E. coli and C. difficile.
    Rebecca Joy Stanborough, SELF, 7 Jan. 2022
  • Over time, the blood loss can even lead to anemia and fatigue, according to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
    Rebecca Joy Stanborough, SELF, 7 Jan. 2022
  • The drugs can come with side effects such as nausea, anemia and memory problems.
    Carla K. Johnson, USA TODAY, 7 June 2022
  • The drugs can come with side effects such as nausea, anemia, and memory problems.
    Carla K. Johnson, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022
  • There are many types of anemia, but the most common one stems from iron deficiency, according to the Mayo Clinic.
    Mathew Devine, SELF, 23 May 2022
  • That includes an 8-year-old girl from Panama who died in May and had arrived with a heart condition and sickle cell anemia.
    Paul J. Weber, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Your vet will likely take a blood sample to check for anemia, which can make your dog feel tired and uninterested in food.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Watch that story in the video below: Could gene therapy cure sickle cell anemia?
    Alexander Tin, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2023
  • When our red blood cells don’t have enough oxygen, iron deficiency anemia—the most common type of anemia in the world—can occur.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2023
  • The staff also mishandled records showing the girl had a heart condition and sickle cell anemia.
    Nick Miroff, Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Iron deficiency can cause anemia, which happens when your body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to move oxygen to your organs.
    Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Curly dock has high levels of iron, which has historically led societies to use the plant as a treatment for anemia.
    Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2022
  • This means up to 10% of the population could have iron deficiency anemia.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2021
  • Common anemia symptoms like fatigue, low blood pressure, and high heart rate can be extra risky for the elderly.
    Haley Weiss, Time, 21 June 2023
  • To reduce the risk of anemia in space, the researchers suggest tweaking astronaut diets to better support their health needs.
    Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Jan. 2022
  • The dose may not be adequate for those with iron deficiency or anemia, so consult with your healthcare provider.
    Tamar Kane, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Extreme infestations can, in rare cases, lead to blood loss severe enough to cause anemia.
    Jerome Goddard, The Conversation, 3 June 2022

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