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Redefining Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure: Why TSAT and Serum Iron Outperform Ferritin for Prognosis

By MedXY 12/26/2025

Recent large-scale studies, including HEART-FID and major national registries, demonstrate that transferrin saturation (TSAT) and serum iron levels are more accurate predictors of functional capacity and mortality in heart failure than traditional ferritin-based definitions.

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Preoperative Anaemia Is Common and Multifactorial: Iron Deficiency Dominates but B12 and Folate Shortfalls Matter

By MedXY 11/30/2025

The ALICE international cohort found 31.7% prevalence of preoperative anaemia in major surgery patients; iron deficiency accounted for 55% of confirmed causes, with notable contributions from vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies. Broader preoperative testing and tailored management are needed.

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Ferritin-Guided Iron Supplementation in Blood Donors: Evidence Synthesis and Clinical Implications from the FORTE Trial and Related Studies

By MedXY 09/20/2025

Iron supplementation guided by ferritin levels effectively mitigates iron deficiency and anaemia in regular blood donors, offering a practical alternative or adjunct to extending donation intervals.