Science 20/11/2025

Improving patient lives: Dr. Giovanni Inghilleri on the different therapeutic options for iron-deficiency anemia

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Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common form of anemia globally, presenting a significant challenge for healthcare systems and impacting patients’ quality of life. However, the advancements in therapeutic options are fundamentally changing the approach to care.

According to Dr. Giovanni Inghilleri, Director of the Transfusion Medicine Unit at ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco in Milan, the availability of multiple treatments offers a powerful way to manage the condition, directly benefiting patients across various clinical scenarios by alleviating symptoms and reducing transfusion-related risks.