Background: Patients with CKD frequently have anemia that results from iron-restricted
erythropoiesis and inflammation. Anemia of CKD is currently managed with iron …

BACKGROUND: Iron supplementation is essential for the treatment of patients with anemia
of chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is not clear which is the best method of iron …

Iron deficiency anemia is common in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its
importance in supporting erythropoiesis is unquestioned especially in those patients treated …

Routine monitoring of body iron stores is an essential component of overall management for
the patient on hemodialysis. Adequate iron levels are important for the prevention and …

Results In predialysis patients, there was strong dose dependency between the
administered Fe dose and changes in LIC at weeks 2 and 12; however, no dose …

Background Knowledge on anaemia management in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease
(ND-CKD) patients regularly followed in renal clinics is scarce although being essential to …

The National Kidney Foundation Dialysis Quality Initiatives (NKF-DOQI) Anemia Work Group
developed clinical practice guidelines (1) that aimed to achieve a target hemoglobin level of …

Background: Studies on benefits of intravenous iron therapy among hemodialysis patients
with functional iron deficiency anemia have shown conflicting results. We conducted a meta …

Anaemia is a commonly diagnosed complication among patients suffering with chronic
kidney disease. If left untreated, it may affect patient quality of life. There are several causes …

In treating moderate to severe anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD), oral iron is effective
only in a minority of nondialysis patients. Intravenous iron is more effective and can raise …