The American journal of medicine
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Transfusion practice in patients with iron deficiency was reviewed. ⋯ These findings suggest that the evaluation and treatment of iron deficiency, including transfusion therapy for that condition, may be problematic. In view of the risks of blood transfusion therapy, improvement in transfusion practices for iron deficiency should be emphasized.
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To determine the frequency, etiology, and clinical association of hyponatremia in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related complex (ARC). ⋯ Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte disorder in patients hospitalized with AIDS or ARC and is frequently associated with gastrointestinal losses or SIADH as well as increased morbidity and mortality.
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We performed dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry in 10 selected patients with aggressive multiple myeloma in whom substantial tumor mass reduction was achieved after high-dose chemoradiotherapy followed by autologous blood stem cell transplantation. ⋯ In patients with multiple myeloma, bone densitometry could be a useful way to assess the efficacy of treatment on bone status.