Anemia

Research

At Mayo Clinic, basic scientists and hematologists work to improve the management of all forms of anemia. Their research focuses on investigating the condition's biology, identifying risk factors, developing new drugs, and detecting genetic factors. Mayo Clinic researchers conduct clinical trials and participate in national studies that test new treatments. Other research focuses on improving blood and marrow transplant.

To find out more about related research, visit the Hematology Research Web page.

Publications

Steensma DP, Gibbons RJ, Higgs DR. Acquired alpha-thalassemia in association with myelodysplastic syndrome and other hematologic malignancies. Blood. 2005 Jan 15;105(2):443-52. Epub 2004 Sep 9. [Abstract]

Tefferi A. Practical algorithms in anemia diagnosis. Mayo Clin Proc. 2004 Jul;79(7):955-6. [No abstract available]

Steensma DP. Management of anemia in patients with cancer. Curr Oncol Rep. 2004 Jul;6(4):297-304. [Abstract]

Tefferi A. Anemia in adults: a contemporary approach to diagnosis. Mayo Clin Proc. 2003 Oct;78(10):1274-80. [Abstract]