Research Reviews
NAAC Research Reviews contain summaries and commentaries of recently published clinical trials regarding prevalence, diagnosis, consequences and treatment of anemia. We provide a quick overview of the recently published article from a peer reviewed journal and also include an expert commentary written by our Council Members. The commentary discusses the study’s results, authors’ conclusions and helps explain how this study or the questions raised may impact you, your practice or medical organization.
February 24, 2010
Studies have indicated perioperative use of beta-blockers decreases cardiac morbidity and mortality, yet rates of increased stroke and total mortality have also been seen in these trials. Given that considerable percentages of this patient population exhibits prepoerative anemia and experiences significantly low hemoglobin levels, the patient’s cardiac response is central for their recovery and clinical outcome. To examine these effects, Beattie et al conducted a study to determine if beta-blockage would limit the cardiac reserve to compensate for acute surgical anemia. [ full review ]
September 15, 2009
Adverse effects of bariatric surgery are not uncommon, but less is known about nutritional complications. The study by Coupaye et al prospectively compared the prevalence of nutritional deficiencies after adjustable gastric banding and gastric bypass procedures. Of most importance, was the observation that anemia remains a chronic problem in this population with iron deficiency as the primary cause of anemia, which has been reported by several other authors. [ full review ]
August 14, 2008
This retrospective study examined the impact of post-transplantation anemia on patient and graft survival, and the rate of acute graft rejection. [ full review ]
May 1, 2008
The data suggests that obesity-related hypoferremia is not explained by differences in reported intake of iron or dietary factors that can affect iron absorption. [ full review ]
December 4, 2007
[ full review ]
October 9, 2007
Long-term Outcomes of Kidney Transplant Patients with Anemia [ full review ]
September 1, 2007
Patient Handgrip Strength and Vigor After Total Joint Arthroplasty [ full review ]
August 4, 2007
Preoperative Anemia is Associated with Increased Risk of Postoperative Mortality and Cardiac Events [ full review ]
August 4, 2007
Association Between Post-Transplant Anemia and Mortality is Strengthened [ full review ]
June 1, 2007
After Kidney Transplantation, Anemia Not Entirely Explained by Kidney Function [ full review ]
Last Updated: February 24, 2010
