Dear M.P.: Pernicious anemia (PA) is an autoimmune disease where the body destroys the cells in the stomach that make ...

As far as could be determined he had never received medication containing intrinsic factor. In the fall of 1965 he noted swelling of the legs, increasing shortness of breath and episodes of ...

If so, it is of interest to determine whether the effect of steroids can be obtained only in patients in whom there was a demonstrable serum intrinsic-factor antibody. It is further of interest to ...

I am 71 years old and was diagnosed with pernicious anemia in October 2024. My B12 and folate levels were low. My antiparietal antibodies were abnormal, but the ...