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Blood builder

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Erythropoietin is a drug used to treat anemia in kidney disease patients. It has been found to effectively stimulate the body into producing greater amounts of red blood cells which is particularly favorable for patients with smaller blood volumes who will undergo elective surgery.

Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1992
Health aspects, Research, Blood, Erythropoietin

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Iron-rich blood a danger?

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Research in Finland indicates that a high level of iron in the blood may contribute to the increase of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). LDL is considered a type of bad cholsterol which possibly raise the risks of heart problems.

Author: Fackelmann, K.A.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1993
Causes of, Physiological aspects, Heart diseases, Iron in the body, Iron (Nutrient), Low density lipoproteins

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Steel in our blood

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Railroad travels can be an unforgettable experience for some. By taking a ride together, train trips offer individuals a chance to observe people and places from a more intimate point of view.

Author: Peterson, Brenda
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1992
Social aspects, Personal narratives, Railroad travel, Voyages and travels

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