Why it matters: Hematocrit reflects your red blood cell count, crucial for oxygen transport and overall health. Low levels can signal anemia or other health issues. Common causes: Iron deficiency, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Red blood cell counts and hematocrit levels are higher for teens with insulin resistance as they age compared ...

SAN DIEGO -- A novel therapy for polycythemia vera (PCV) maintained stable hematocrit levels for as long as 2.5 years and significantly reduced use of phlebotomy, a small randomized trial showed. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . High hematocrit levels were observed among 8.4% of adults receiving gender-confirming testosterone therapy.

Credit: Thinkstock. The risk of hematocrit elevation may depend on testosterone therapy's route of administration, according to investigators. A rise in hematocrit levels occurs with 4 months of ...

The decision as to when to give blood transfusions is complex, requiring a careful assessment of risks and benefits. The TRACS trial compared the effects of giving blood transfusions perioperatively ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rusfertide, a weekly self-injected peptide, maintained control of hematocrit levels and reductions in phlebotomy requirements through 52 weeks in patients with polycythemia vera (PV), ...