By H.E. Dr. Eman Al Hashmi, Founder, Autoimmune Association (AIA), United Arab EmiratesWhen people think about treating autoimmune diseases, the focus is often placed on medication, clinical visits, and laboratory results. While these elements are essential, they do...
PAS conducted a survey this year focusing on NHS England Prescription costs and vitamin B12 injections, attitudes to self-administration and the financial burden. PAS is collating evidence to better understand the burden of disease and encourage further research into...
For many in our community, Autoimmune Gastritis (AIG) is the root cause of B12 deficiency. In AIG and Pernicious Anaemia (PA), the immune system attacks the cells or proteins needed to bind and absorb B12.
This month’s blog post is written by our CEO, Katrina Burchell, reflecting on PAS’s upcoming contribution to the B-12 Alliance Parliamentary Reception which aims to put an end to the Silly Rules and provide the access to health care those with Pernicious Anaemia...
This month’s blog post sees our CEO, Katrina Burchell reflect on how far, or not, patient’s treatment for Pernicous Anaemia has come since 1926.In a recent feature on notable medical anniversaries of 2026, the BMJ highlights many milestones spanning centuries—from the...
A new study published in the Journal of Rare Diseases shines a much-needed light on the lived experience of Pernicious Anaemia (PA). For many in our community, the findings won't come as a surprise, but they provide vital academic validation for the daily struggles we...