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Advances in anaemia management: Current evidence
Author(s) -
MCMAHON Lawrence P
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
nephrology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1440-1797
pISSN - 1320-5358
DOI - 10.1046/j.1440-1797.2002.00092.x
Subject(s) - medicine , erythropoietin , confusion , intensive care medicine , epoetin alfa , simplicity , psychology , philosophy , epistemology , psychoanalysis
SUMMARY: Simplicity and sufficiency in the management of renal anaemia were first envisaged with the development and production of recombinant human erythropoietin (epoetin). Recent years, however, have seen the publication of several studies examining the optimal administration of epoetin, the emergence of a new erythropoietic agent (Novel Erythropoietic Stimulating Protein, NESP), recognition of the need for supraphysiological iron levels, and the possible use of many potential adjuvant agents. Together, these factors have made the management of renal anaemia substantially more complex, perhaps even to the point of confusion. the purpose of this review, therefore, is to examine the evidence relating to these factors in order to offer a summary of their known effects on anaemia management, hopefully with some progress towards the initial goals.