Before 1989, when epoetin was introduced for dialysisassociated anemia, the use of intravenous (IV) iron in the United States was typically avoided. Shortly thereafter, it was shown that responses to epoetin could be improved by IV iron supplementation. By 1998, IV iron had become standard of care in dialysis patients receiving epoetin,and the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) in ...

Anemia, a risk factor for cardiovascular events in patients with CKD, is a common problem following transplantation and has been reported in up to 40%of kidney transplant recipients (KTRs).1–3 It is well established that post-transplant anemia (PTA) is associated with poor clinical outcomes. PTA is associated with increased mortality (18% versus 10% over 4 years), an increased risk of acute rej...

BACKGROUND Distress screening is mandated by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer; however, there is limited literature on its impact in actual practice. We examined the impact of a pilot distress screening program on access to psychosocial care. METHODS Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) screening was routinely conducted at our community-based medical oncology program...