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Genetic and behavioral modification of hemoglobin and iron status among first-time and high-intensity blood donors.
Transfusion - 1 Apr 2020
Mast Alan E, Langer John C, Guo Yuelong, Bialkowski Walter, Spencer Bryan R, Lee Tzong-Hae, Kiss Joseph, Cable Ritchard G, Brambilla Donald, Busch Michael P, Page Grier P
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BACKGROUND: Some people rapidly develop iron deficiency anemia following blood donation, while others can repeatedly donate without becoming anemic. METHODS: Two cohorts of blood donors were studied. Participants (775) selected from a 2-year longitudinal study were classified into six analysis groups based on sex, donation intensity, and low hemoglobin deferral. Associations with iron supplement use, cigarette...
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