Haematology

Ben Falkenmire
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Iron deficiency is a common condition in primary care affecting 12% of the population and around 40% of women under the age of 50. However, it is sometimes difficult to detect in patients clinically, and treatment can be a time-consuming process for GPs.

Expert/s: Ben Falkenmire
Dr Renee Eslick
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In this Product Explainer, Haematologist Dr Renee Eslick explains the role of a modified-release therapeutic oral iron supplement containing active ingredients ferrous sulfate and ascorbic acid in the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency (5 mins).

Dr Renee Eslick
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Practical tips on oral supplementation, how to address common issues such as intolerance and lack of compliance.

Dr Patrick Coleman
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Iron deficiency, its identification and optimal management is more complex than many doctors realise.

Dr Patrick Coleman
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There are many exceptions to the interpretation of iron studies and patient co-morbidities become an important consideration.

Prof John Olynyk
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Whom should you suspect and whom should we screen for this common condition?

Prof Lawrence McMahon
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In this Healthed lecture, Prof Lawrence McMahon covers iron metabolism, IV infusions, and hypophosphataemia.

Dr Patrick Coleman
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In this Healthed lecture, Dr Patrick Coleman will guide clinicians through the various components reported on in iron studies and the implications when results are outside the normal range.

Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya
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Dr Patrick Coleman
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Oral iron absorption in patients with chronic inflammatory conditions is very poor

A/Prof David Colquhoun
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A/Prof Colquhoun explains that iron deficiency is common in people with chronic disease and covers practical considerations of chronic diseases that are most at risk of affecting iron stores and how iron deficiency associated with chronic disease is best managed in the primary care setting. 

Dr Renee Eslick
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How the significance of iron deficiency is often not appreciated by patients which is why a dietary approach is frequently unsuccessful.

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