Prof. Dr. Frank Behrens

This study tested whether different doses of silymarin (a milk thistle extract) can help lower elevated liver enzymes caused by certain medications. Nineteen adults with drug-induced liver enzyme elevation took silymarin or a placebo for 35 days. The goal was to see if higher or …

This study tested three iron treatments—two given through a vein and one taken by mouth—in 187 adults who developed iron deficiency anemia after major surgery. The goal was to see which approach restores healthy hemoglobin levels fastest and most safely. Results help doctors choo…