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Ferumoxytol Promising for Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in CKD
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Intravenous ferumoxytol appears to be a good alternative for treatment of iron-deficiency anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to phase III trial results posted online June 4 by the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, and scheduled for print publication in the August issue. Reuters Health Information
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Cycling Movements, Muscle Stimulation May Improve Hemodialysis
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Passive cycling movements and transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation during hemodialysis can improve blood pressure and enhance removal of urea and phosphate, according to a report in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases for October. Reuters Health Information
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Multitarget Therapy Best for Treatment of Severe Lupus Nephritis
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For inducing remission of class V+IV lupus nephritis, multitarget therapy with mycophenolate mofetil, tacrolimus, and steroids is superior to intravenous cyclophosphamide monotherapy, according to a report in the July 2nd online issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Reuters Health Information
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