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Study shows ‘obesity paradox’ does not exist: waist-to-height ratio is a better indicator of outcomes in patients with heart failure than BMI. New research has debunked the idea that there is an “obesity paradox,” whereby patients with heart failure who are overweight or obese are thought to be l

Long-term treatment with iron administered intravenously improved symptoms and reduced recurrent hospitalizations among people with heart failure and iron deficiency, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

Study findings support the use of high-dose intravenous iron in patients receiving dialysis, a notably high-risk population.

Study findings support the use of high-dose intravenous iron in patients receiving dialysis, a notably high-risk population.