2022
DOI: 10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i331267
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Comparative Assessment of Iron Deficiency Anaemia among Chronic Kidney Disease Subjects in Niger Delta Nigeria

Abstract: Iron Deficiency Anaemia which is reduced red blood cells due to iron deficiency had been reported to be a major challenge among Chronic Kidney Disease patients. The cause of anaemia in these patients is multifactorial, ranging from the inability of the kidneys to excrete hepcidin to even the inability of the kidneys to produce erythropoietin. This study aimed at comparatively assessing IDA between CKD and APHS in Niger Delta. A total of 88 subjects were recruited, 55(62.50%) CKDP and 33(37.50%) Control subject… Show more

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