Correlation between fatigue and hemoglobin level in multiple myeloma patients: results of a cross-sectional study

Haematologica. 2005 Jun;90(6):858-60.

Abstract

This cross-sectional study showed a positive correlation between fatigue-related quality of life, evaluated with the FACT-An questionnaire, and hemoglobin level in 1071 patients with multiple myeloma. Multiple regression analysis adjusting for several covariates was used. Improved FACT-An scores in women and men were associated with hemoglobin increase up to sex-specific normal values.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Fatigue*
  • Female
  • Hemoglobins / biosynthesis*
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Male
  • Multiple Myeloma / blood*
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Regression Analysis
  • Remission Induction
  • Sex Factors
  • Surveys and Questionnaires

Substances

  • Hemoglobins