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New Formula Rapidly Refills Iron Stores in IBD-Related Anemia
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A novel intravenous iron formulation, ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject, Vifor International) appears to be particularly effective for the treatment of anemia in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to European researchers. Reuters Health Information
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An Atypical Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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A 53-year-old man with multiple myeloma presents with a 1-week history of melena, hematemesis, and lethargy. He has no other significant past medical history, and he has not needed chemotherapy to date. The patient does not describe any symptoms suggestive of active multiple myeloma and organ involvement. He is treated with IV fluid and 2 units of blood. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy is performed (see Figure 1). What is the cause of the abnormalities seen on the endoscopy?
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Pegylated Interferon Alpha-2a Advantageous in Dialysis Patients With Hepatitis C
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Once-weekly treatment with pegylated interferon alpha-2a is both more effective and safer than standard interferon alpha-2a three times a week for interferon-naive dialysis patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to a report by Taiwanese researchers published in the April issue of Gut. Reuters Health Information
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