IV iron infusions were found to be safe for anemic patients hospitalized with acute bacterial infections and were associated with improved survival and higher hemoglobin levels, challenging long-held ...

Iron infusions are a safe and effective treatment for patients who cannot tolerate oral iron supplements or require rapid replenishment of iron levels. The treatment is commonly prescribed for ...

Zara Walters felt tired, dizzy and unable to recover from training sessions — then she found out she was low in iron. It’s a ...

Within a year of initiation, a multidisciplinary project to improve screening and treatment for iron deficiency in pregnancy ...

Change in clinical practice would have clear benefits for patients undergoing major bowel surgery, according to analysis conducted by researchers from UCL and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The ...

Cherlene Mixon had no energy. Even the simplest household chores exhausted her. "I just kept feeling tired and weak," the Charleston, Mo., woman recalls. She went to her local doctor who prescribed ...

A multidisciplinary quality improvement initiative may establish a framework to better identify and address iron deficiency ...

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