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The Great Evasion: Are Politicians Afraid of Straight Answers?
This month, our CEO, Katrina Burchell, reviews the questions raised in UK Parliament about Pernicious Anaemia and B12 deficiency. Her findings show that despite decades...
B12 Injection Delays: Navigating UK NHS Bureaucracy
This month’s blog post is from our Chief Executive Officer, Katrina Burchell, who, as a patient, often experiences the same less than perfect treatment for Pernicious...
Duty of Care Denied: The Hidden Struggle of Chronic Illness Patients Fighting for Treatment
This month's blog post is from Julie Wichlin, our support group co-ordinator in the USA. She shines a light on the shocking inequality between how conditions like...
More Than Just B12 Deficiency: The Hidden Chaos and Bizarre Symptoms of Pernicious Anaemia
This month's blog post is another different perspective from Julie Wichlin, our support group co-ordinator in the USA. Based on a recent discussion with her engaged...
Making Your Voice Heard: Does Contacting Your MP Actually Make a Difference?
This month’s blog post is written by CEO of the Pernicious Anaemia Society Katrina Burchell based on recent correspondence and with the kind permission of active member...
How does Vitamin B12 deficiency get diagnosed?
Vitamin B12 deficiency is diagnosed on the basis of blood tests. First, the doctor will have to suspect B12 deficiency as a possible cause of the patient’s symptoms, combined with their risk factors.