An Update on the Controversies in Anemia Management in Chronic Kidney Disease: Lessons Learned and Lost

Background. Erythropoietin deficiency and anemia occur in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and may be treated with Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents (ESAs). The optimal hemoglobin, in non-End Stage Renal Disease CKD, is controversial. Methods. We review three recent randomized trials in anemia in CKD: C...

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Main Authors: Geoffrey Teehan, Robert L. Benz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Anemia
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/623673
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