FDA Breakthrough designation supports development of a point-of-care test for detecting folate receptor autoantibodies ...

It seems that folate determinations in patients without known risk factors for folate deficiency are of little clinical significance. Fortification of cereal products with folic acid is not mandatory ...

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As a geriatrician, I often order serum folate levels as part of a workup for dementia or anemia. How accurate is the statement that “serum folate levels are not useful because they fluctuate rapidly ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: 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 intrinsic factor ...

Folate is an essential B-vitamin that is needed for DNA synthesis and cell division. Folate deficiency can lead to anemia, and deficiency early in pregnancy can lead to neural tube defects – birth ...

Getting ready for pregnancy? Don’t forget this essential check: your folic acid levels. It’s a small step that plays a big ...

Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, is an important B-vitamin with many vital functions in the human body. It was ...

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD B12 deficiency can cause increased sensitivity to cold due to its link with anemia ...

Anemia is a lower than normal red blood cell (RBC) count. RBCs carry oxygen from the lungs delivering it to most cells in the body. Symptoms of low oxygen include dizziness, fatigue, difficulty ...