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Smart Screening, Timely Care: Detecting Iron Deficiency Anemia Using Point-of-Care Hemoglobin Testing in an Adolescent Girl

By Dr. Shreya Pillai · Jul 27, 2026

A 15-year-old girl attended the adolescent health clinic with complaints of fatigue, dizziness, poor concentration, and reduced participation in school activities for the past three months. She also had a history of heavy menstrual bleeding. Instead of...

A 15-year-old girl attended the adolescent health clinic with complaints of fatigue, dizziness, poor concentration, and reduced participation in school activities for the past three months. She also had a history of heavy menstrual bleeding. Instead of...

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