Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Red blood cell counts and hematocrit levels are higher for teens with insulin resistance as they age compared ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . High hematocrit levels were observed among 8.4% of adults receiving gender-confirming testosterone therapy.

Why it matters: Hematocrit reflects your red blood cell count, crucial for oxygen transport and overall health. Low levels can signal anemia or other health issues. Common causes: Iron deficiency, ...

Credit: Thinkstock. The risk of hematocrit elevation may depend on testosterone therapy's route of administration, according to investigators. A rise in hematocrit levels occurs with 4 months of ...

SAN DIEGO -- A novel therapy for polycythemia vera (PCV) maintained stable hematocrit levels for as long as 2.5 years and significantly reduced use of phlebotomy, a small randomized trial showed. The ...

The decision as to when to give blood transfusions is complex, requiring a careful assessment of risks and benefits. The TRACS trial compared the effects of giving blood transfusions perioperatively ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rusfertide, a weekly self-injected peptide, maintained control of hematocrit levels and reductions in phlebotomy requirements through 52 weeks in patients with polycythemia vera (PV), ...

SGLT2 inhibitors significantly improve hemoglobin and hematocrit levels in CKD patients, enhancing anemia management. The KDIGO 2024 guideline endorses SGLT2 inhibitors for CKD patients, highlighting ...

Older patients with mild degrees of pre-operative anemia (low red blood cell count) or those with a very high red blood cell count have a higher risk of post-operative death or cardiac events ...