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Iron Deficient Anaemia

Iron deficient anaemia is common but so are the uncomfortable side effects from the tablets used to treat it. Dr Mark Porter hears about new forms of treatment.

Iron deficient anaemia is common but so are the uncomfortable side effects from the tablets used to treat it. Dr Mark Porter hears the wide ranging causes of this form of anaemia, and visits Birmingham hospitals where new techniques are being used to manage the condition. He asks when the lack of iron may indicate something more serious.
Producer: Erika Wright.

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30 minutes

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Tue 27 Apr 2010 21:00

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  • Tue 27 Apr 2010 21:00