Functional Iron Deficiency Linked to Higher Mortality in…

Functional Iron Deficiency Linked to Higher Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients, Study Finds A large retrospective study published in *Postgraduate Medicine* has highlighted the significant burden of functional iron deficiency (FID) among patients undergoing hemodialysis and its association with increased mortality. Iron deficiency is a common complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly those receiving hemodialysis. Functional iron deficiency occurs when iron stores are present in the body but are not adequately available for red blood cell production, often due to chronic inflammation and altered iron metabolism. While the condition is frequently encountered in clinical practice, its long-term impact on patient survival has remained unclear. Researchers analyzed data from 3