Simple iron pills could make Kids' surgery safer
Disease control
Completed
This South African study tested whether giving children with low iron levels iron pills for 6-12 weeks before their scheduled surgery could improve their blood health. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost treatment could raise hemoglobin levels and potentially lead to bet…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Cape Town • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC