#148 Iron Deficiency Treatment: 5 Pearls Segment
Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
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Comparing Iron Supplementation Frequency and Efficacy
The chapter delves into a study comparing different dosing regimens of iron supplementation, raising questions about the optimal frequency over four weeks for efficacy, toxicity, and compliance. It discusses findings on the benefits of higher iron intake for faster improvement in hemoglobin levels and balancing this with potential side effects. Additionally, the chapter highlights considerations for oral iron treatment, IV iron therapy, and the safety concerns related to ferric carboxy maltose.
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