meta_analysis
    2016
    High Quality

    Intravenous versus oral iron supplementation for the treatment of anemia in CKD: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis

    Shepshelovich D, Rozen-Zvi B, Avni T, Gafter U, Gafter-Gvili A

    Published in American Journal of Kidney Diseases

    Key Findings

    IV iron produced greater haemoglobin increases and fewer treatment discontinuations than oral iron in CKD.

    Conclusions

    Results support increased use of IV iron for patients with CKD stages 3 to 5.

    Supplements Studied

    Iron
    Mineral

    Our results agree with current recommendations for IV iron replacement for patients with CKD stage 5D and support increased use of IV iron for patients with CKD stages 3 to 5.

    Related Health Concerns

    Iron Deficiency
    Anemia

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Quality Score:8/10

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