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H.B., a 72-year-old man, who had been a vegetarian since 1914, reported that he drank milk regularly and took an egg occasionally. In 1947 pernicious anemia was diagnosed at another hospital. He ...

It is likely that the effect of steroids in pernicious anemia is due to a suppression of the autoimmune phenomena. If so, it is of interest to determine whether the effect of steroids can be obtained ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have had pernicious anemia for about eight years and must have an injection of vitamin B-12 every three weeks to stay alive. I am also a diabetic for over 10 years, with my A1C ...

Pernicious anemia (PA) is a rare autoimmune condition where your body can’t make enough healthy red blood cells because it lacks vitamin B12. PA affects people of all ages, but mostly those over 60.

What Is B12 Deficiency Anemia? This type of anemia means that your body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells because you're low in vitamin B12. These cells transport oxygen throughout your body ...

Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune condition in which the body cannot absorb vitamin B12 properly. A person with pernicious anemia requires lifelong vitamin B12 supplementation. Vitamin B12 is ...