Learn About Acquired Methemoglobinemia

What is the definition of Acquired Methemoglobinemia?

Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which the body cannot reuse hemoglobin because it is damaged. Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying molecule found in red blood cells. In some cases of methemoglobinemia, the hemoglobin is unable to carry enough oxygen to body tissues.

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What are the causes of Acquired Methemoglobinemia?

Acquired methemoglobinemia results from exposure to certain drugs, chemicals, or foods.

The condition may also be passed down through families (inherited).

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Who are the top Acquired Methemoglobinemia Local Doctors?
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Tomonori Mizutani
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Kyorin University Faculty Of Medicine

Tokyo, JP 

Tomonori Mizutani practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mizutani is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Methemoglobinemia. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Acquired Methemoglobinemia, Methemoglobinemia, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Allergic Rhinitis.

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Longke Shi
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School Of Public Health

Cheeloo College Of Medicine, Shandong University, 
Jinan, CN 

Longke Shi practices in Jinan, China. Shi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Methemoglobinemia. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Acquired Methemoglobinemia, Acute Kidney Failure, Methemoglobinemia, and Rhabdomyolysis.

 
 
 
 
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Dennis Scolnik
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University Of Toronto

Division Of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department Of Pediatrics, 
Toronto, ON, CA 

Dennis Scolnik practices in Toronto, Canada. Scolnik is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Acquired Methemoglobinemia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acquired Methemoglobinemia, Methemoglobinemia, Bulging Fontanelles, and Retropharyngeal Abscess.

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What are the latest Acquired Methemoglobinemia Clinical Trials?
Use of Methylene Blue in Acquired Methemoglobinemia: Prospective Observational Registry (metHb)
Enrollment Status: Active, not recruiting
Publish Date: July 08, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug

Summary: This prospective, observational registry aims to collect real-world data regarding the safety and efficacy of ProvayBlue® (methylene blue 0.5%) used according to normal standard of care for the treatment of acquired methemoglobinemia. Methylene blue has been used for decades as a rescue medication for the treatment of methemoglobinemia, a rare and potentially life-threatening condition in which el...

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What are the Latest Advances for Acquired Methemoglobinemia?
Methylene blue in management of COVID19.
Condition: COVID-19
Journal: The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
Treatment Used: Methylene Blue
Number of Patients: 63
Published: April 21, 2022
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Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

Published Date: January 25, 2022
Published By: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Wellington, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

What are the references for this article ?

Benz EJ, Ebert BL. Hemoglobin variants associated with hemolytic anemia, altered oxygen affinity, and methemoglobinemias. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ, Silberstein LE, et al, eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 43.

Means RT. Approach to the anemias. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 26th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 149.

Vajpayee N, Graham SS, Bem S. Basic examination of blood and bone marrow. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 31.