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Iron deficiency and anaemia. More than just about iron.

Prof. Andrew M Prentice | Clinical
New research shared about iron deificiency anaemia and the role of hepcidin and infection.

Topic / Title of the Talk Iron deficiency and anaemia. More than just about iron.
Field of Medicine Dietetics
Length of the Talk 35 Mins
CPD Accreditation No. MDB015/MPDP/070/141
Category of the Talk Subject review or overview
CPD Type Clinical
Languages (Translations) & Subtitles Not Translated
Speaker Prof. Andrew M Prentice
Talk Description
Fascinating new research suggests that iron deificiency anaemia amongst children may be related to infection and its effect on hepcidin levels which in turn inhibit iron absorption.


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Iron deficiency and anaemia. More than just about iron. | Dietetics