REBOOT: #471 Iron Deficiency Anemia with  Dr. Tom DeLoughery

REBOOT: #471 Iron Deficiency Anemia with Dr. Tom DeLoughery

Author: The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast October 27, 2025 Duration: 1:11:40
We have a classic episode for you.. Conquer the art of managing patients with iron deficiency anemia. We are joined by the amazing Dr. Tom DeLoughery, @Bloodman (Oregon Health & Science University).

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Show Segments

  • Intro
  • Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week
  • Case
  • History and Physical
  • Laboratory Findings
  • Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Diet
  • Oral Supplementation
  • Unexplained Iron Deficiency
  • Case 2
  • IV Iron Supplementation
  • IV iron reactions
  • Case 3
  • Laboratory Follow Up Post Supplementation
  • When to Refer to a Hematology/Oncology specialist?
  • Outro

Credits

  • Producer,Writer, Show Notes, Cover Art, and Infographics: Sai S Achi  MD MBA FACP 
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
  • Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Dr. Tom DeLoughery MD, MACP, FAWM

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