Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents in the Management of Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease or Cancer: A Historical Perspective

• Main Authors: Matti Aapro (Author), Pere Gascón (Author), Kashyap Patel (Author), George M. Rodgers (Author), Selwyn Fung (Author), Luiz H. Arantes (Author), Jay Wish (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Anemia is common in patients with cancer or with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although the introduction of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) has transformed the management of anemia, their use has been complicated by a number of factors including frequent guideline updates, safety concerns a...