An iron infusion is a procedure used to deliver a dose of iron to the body intravenously. It can be used to increase iron levels quickly and may be used to treat severe cases of anemia. Iron infusion ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I was prescribed iron for a low iron level due to “microcytic anemia.” I couldn’t tolerate oral iron because of constipation and hemorrhoids, so my doctor prescribed iron infusions.
Gov. Larry Hogan recently announced a four-year, $72 million program to support maternal and child health with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention. “By investing in access to prenatal ...
Intravenous (IV) iron use overall is associated with a “very low” risk for anaphylaxis, but iron dextran and ferumoxytol carry an increased risk relative to iron sucrose, according to new research.
Shannon Wood Rothenberg walked into her annual physical feeling fine. But more than a year later, she's still paying the price. Routine bloodwork from the spring 2018 visit suggested anemia, of which ...
As one of the 1.1 million Australians who are currently affected by iron deficiency – and having battled with chronically low iron for many years – I understand first-hand how debilitating symptoms ...
Over 1 billion people globally are affected by iron-deficiency anaemia. In sub-Saharan Africa, anaemia is a major public health concern with roughly 60% of the population suffering from anaemia.
Injectafer (ferric carboxymaltose) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat iron deficiency anemia. Injectafer comes as a liquid solution for intravenous (IV) injection or infusion. It’s always ...