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High-dose iron infusion corrects deficiency, maintains iron stores in pregnancy

High-dose iron infusion corrects deficiency, maintains iron stores in pregnancy

12 Sep 2022 byJairia Dela Cruz

A single 1,000-mg infusion of ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) effectively resolves iron deficiency in pregnancy, preserving iron stores and reducing the need for repeat infusions as compared with the lower FCM dose, as shown in a study.

12 Sep 2022
CNS metastasis worsens survival in endometrial cancer

CNS metastasis worsens survival in endometrial cancer

12 Sep 2022

Among patients with endometrial cancer (EC), central nervous system metastasis (CNSm) is strongly associated with poor prognoses and survival outcomes, a recent study has found.

12 Sep 2022
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system reduces pelvic pain but may increase expulsion risk

Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system reduces pelvic pain but may increase expulsion risk

06 Sep 2022

In the treatment of patients with organic disease and heavy menstrual bleeding and/or dysmenorrhea, the use of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) attenuates chronic pelvic pain, according to a study. However, it appears to confer an increased risk of expulsion for some women.

06 Sep 2022