Researchers from Emory University and Georgia Tech developed a smartphone app to screen for anemia using images of a person’s fingernail beds instead of the conventional blood test.

As the authors reported in Radiology Case Reports, the patient had no history of cancer and had no pain, weakness, numbness, ...

Anemia affects more than 2 billion people worldwide, including an estimated 83 million Americans at high risk. Now, a new app delivers reliable, accessible screening directly to consumers.

Gastric cancer, the fifth most common malignancy worldwide and the fifth most common cause of cancer-related death, is ...

Among patients hospitalized with severe gastrointestinal bleeding, only half received iron level testing, and those with confirmed iron deficiency anemia did not receive proper treatment. Low rates of ...

The most common causes of GI bleeding that cause hematemesis include: While visible blood in your vomit is the primary sign, the bleeding may be accompanied by additional symptoms associated ...

These symptoms are not exclusive to hypothyroidism, however. Circulation problems or anemia can also cause people to feel chilly. Digestion is another body function that can slow down due to ...

Diagnostic tests or procedures are a critical part of the care of many patients. Shorter waiting times are beneficial as they help people get quicker access to the treatments they need. Diagnostic ...

The condition affects the colon by causing inflammation there but also has an impact on other parts of the body. Ulcerative colitis symptoms often appear as bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and an ...

To diagnose anemia, your doctor will likely ask you about your medical history, perform a physical exam, and order blood tests. You can help by providing detailed answers about your symptoms ...

A person with high or low uric acid levels may not always have symptoms. Symptoms may not appear until a person has had levels outside the normal range for an extended period, which can cause ...