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A meta-analysis of trials examining use of preoperative iron infusions suggests use could reduce need for blood transfusions by 33% among patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
A trial randomizing brain-dead donor hearts to levothyroxine administration or saline has returned results challenging conventional wisdom on the topic, with data indicating thyroid hormone administration may provide no significant benefit.
An analysis of data from the Veterans Health Administration provides insight into disparities in the rates of endoscopy or colonoscopy among patients with iron deficiency anemia or hematochezia.
Data from a 24-week, prospective trial conducted at a hospital in China provide insight into the effects of roxadustat on iron metabolism relative to use of ESAs in patients using peritoneal dialysis.
A new analysis of Google search results provides perspective into the readability and quality of educational materials available online related to iron deficiency anemia.