 | First convened in 2000, the National Anemia Action Council (NAAC) is a multidisciplinary consortium of leading physician and nurse specialists, all experts in identifying and treating anemia. NAAC is dedicated to raising awareness regarding the prevalence, symptoms, consequences, and undertreatment of anemia and to achieving better patient outcomes. | |
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| Welcome to AnemiaAlert Thank you for signing up for AnemiaAlert, the e-newsletter of the National Anemia Action Council. NAAC’s bimonthly e-newsletter responds to the need of health care professionals for timely, quick-to-read information on anemia. Each issue contains facts from recent research that may impact your practice. You are also able to quickly link to www.anemia.org, NAAC's Web site, to read features, which include interviews with leading anemia researchers and commentaries by NAAC specialists, and to review expert answers to submitted practice questions. Be sure to access NAAC's free electronic CME courses and the Anemia Reference Library. Fast Facts Anemia Is an Independent Risk Factor for Physical Decline in the Elderly Among elderly individuals (N = 1,146, ≥71 years), anemia (Hb:F <12 g/dL, M <13 g/dL) and borderline anemia (Hb: F <13 g/dL, M <14 g/dL) were found to be independent risk factors for decline in physical performance, as measured by a timed walk, timed chair rises, and standing balance. (Am J Med. 2003;115:104-110.)Anemia Prevalent after Breast Cancer Surgery and Adjuvant Chemotherapy Austrian researchers who conducted a prospective survey of breast cancer patients undergoing surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy found that 58.7% of the patients (N = 247) became anemic (Hb <12 g/dL) and that only 18.6% received treatment for their anemia. (Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2003;79:347-353.)Hematocrit Affects Risk of Carotid Atherosclerosis in Men Hematocrit was independently associated with the degree of carotid atherosclerosis in men but not in women, according to results of an Italian study of both male and female (N = 892) participants in a cardiovascular disease prevention program. (Coron Artery Dis. 2003;14:279-284.)Initial Hemoglobin Level, Health Status Influence Fatigue During Radiation Therapy Higher health status scores and higher hemoglobin levels were associated with delayed onset and shorter duration of fatigue and lower levels of associated distress, report researchers who evaluated data collected on patients (N = 384) undergoing radiation therapy at two university clinics. (Oncol Nurs Forum. 2003;30:E33-E39.) What's New at www.anemia.org Featured Research With topics selected by the NAAC leadership, these articles include interviews with leading anemia researchers, often accompanied by commentaries written by NAAC specialists. | | The latest postings: Anemia Is an Important and Independent Risk Factor for Death in Heart Failure Erythropoietin Administration Is Beneficial for GI Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery Erythropoietin Shows Strong Protective Effect on Heart in Animal Model Research Briefs These annotated summaries highlight other important recent research. The latest postings: Preoperative Hemoglobin Tied to Risk of Transfusion With Prostate Surgery Nonanemic Patients Donating Blood Preoperatively Do Not Benefit From rHuEPO Anemia Common but Easily Corrected After Androgen Blockade for Prostate Cancer RHuEPO Therapy Prior to Dialysis May Boost Survival Answers to Your Practice Questions
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The NAAC Anemia Reference Library is a comprehensive online resource for research on secondary anemias. Searchable by category, most references are linked to a National Library of Medicine PubMed abstract or an associated Web site. The database is continually updated with the latest published anemia studies. The NAAC Anemia Reference Library NAAC is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Amgen Inc.
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