Intravenous vs Oral Iron Does Not Increase CKD Risk
Investigators compared the therapies in a large national cohort of patients with normal kidney function.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Heart Failure Linked to Iron Deficiency in Older Adults
Recent study included 980 individuals older than 65 years who participated in the Cardiovascular Health Study.
Trial Explores Iron Dose to Maintain Hemoglobin, Minimize ESAs in Hemodialysis
Currently, there is no standard regimen for maintenance iron supplementation in patients receiving hemodialysis.
Iron Deficiency Without Anemia Common in Peritoneal Dialysis Population
Iron deficiency associates with adverse outcomes in patients on peritoneal dialysis, regardless of anemia status.
Paricalcitol Independently Increases Hemoglobin Levels
Paricalcitol Independently Increases Hemoglobin Levels
Anemia Ups Risk for Radical Cystectomy Complications
Anemia can identify patients at higher risk for radical cystectomy complications and may be useful in preoperative counseling, according to investigators.
Anaphylaxis Rare With IV Iron Use, But Risk Varies By Formulation
By clarifying the risk for anaphylaxis, study findings can contribute to the choice of IV iron preparations, according to investigators.
High-Dose IV Iron Reduces Myocardial Infarction in Hemodialysis
Until now, no other treatment has been shown to reduce heart attack risk in patients on dialysis.
Review: Intravenous Iron May Increase Infection Risk
The benefits of treating anemia may need to be balanced against the risk of developing infection, according to investigators.
Functional Iron Deficiency Linked to CV Disease, Mortality
Significant associations seen for functional iron deficiency with coronary heart disease, cardiovascular mortality, all-cause mortality
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