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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 ]