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Episode 539: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 34: iron deficiency in the general Australian population, with Professor Arumugam Manoharan

The Medical Journal of Australia

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Alternative Approaches for Iron Deficiency Treatment and Potential Side Effects

Exploring total dose iron infusion as an alternative treatment for patients not responding to oral iron therapy, emphasizing the need for careful supervision and specific protocols to manage potential side effects like hypofosphatemia. The chapter also discusses precautions for patients with renal impairment to prevent hyperphosphaturia and hypofosphatemia post-infusion.

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