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November 18, 2003
Question: In mechanical ulcers of the stomach created by hiatus hernias not responding to proton pump inhibitor with bleeding and anemia, is there a place for recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) in addition to iron... [ read Q & A ]

September 15, 2003
Question: Is iron supplementation (PO or IV) required when the hematocrit has achieved the target (36%-38%) in dialysis patients receiving erythropoietin? NAAC Expert Response: By NAAC Past President and Nephrologist... [ read Q & A ]

July 25, 2003
Question: When, if ever, is it appropriate to check erythropoietin levels on a patient? NAAC Expert Response: By NAAC Hematologist John W. Adamson, MD. I think that erythropoietin levels may be important in... [ read Q & A ]