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New form of intravenous iron treats anemia in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis (EurekAlert!) |
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( American Society of Nephrology ) Ferumoxytol, a novel intravenous form of iron that permits rapid administration of large doses, has been shown to be effective for treating iron deficiency in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on dialysis, according to a clinical trial appearing in the February, 2009, issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology. The results indicate ... read more
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