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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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Smaller Pancreatic Tumors Have Dramatically Better Prognosis
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Patients with pancreatic cancer diagnosed when the tumor is 20 mm or less have a dramatically better prognosis than those whose tumors are larger; unfortunately, few pancreatic tumors are found when they are still this small. Medscape Medical News
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High HBV Viral Load at Surgery Tied to Liver Cancer Return
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In patients undergoing liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma related to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, viral load at the time of surgery is predictive of hepatoma recurrence, according to Chinese researchers. Reuters Health Information
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