EPO Increases Stroke Risk

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10-31-2009, 10:26 PM

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EPO Increases Stroke Risk

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine yesterday reported an increase risk of stroke in patients with kidney disease or diabetes. Not surprising.

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only in patients with Hb above 13 it's right.

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