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December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Incidence and diagnosis of iron deficiency among patients receiving a blood transfusion in the emergency department

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AJAyaan JamaliOdessa National Medical University MSMarwan ShaikhMayo Clinic in Florida

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Retrospective cohort study reveals high incidence of iron deficiency among patients receiving blood transfusions in the emergency department, highlighting diagnostic gaps.

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Iron deficiency identified in 29% of patients receiving blood transfusions, emphasizing the need for improved diagnosis.
Anemia is common in the emergency department, contributing to over 800,000 visits annually in the United States.
Retrospective cohort study analyzed adult patients requiring PRBC transfusions for severe anemia in 2021.
Early detection may reduce hospital admissions and healthcare costs for patients with iron deficiency.

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Jamali et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f744fa91c937236e2b7 https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-6466

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Retrospective cohort study reveals high incidence of iron deficiency among patients receiving blood transfusions in the emergency department, highlighting diagnostic gaps.

Incidence and diagnosis of iron deficiency among patients receiving a blood transfusion in the emergency department

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Incidence and diagnosis of iron deficiency among patients receiving a blood transfusion in the emergency department

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