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STUDY PURPOSE: To review findings of 10 systematic reviews of clinical trials of erythropoietic-stimulating agents (ESAs) in the five-year period spanning 2004–2008.
TYPE OF STUDY: Systematic review
TOTAL REFERENCES RETRIEVED: 10
PHASE OF CARE: Active treatment
10 reviews of effects of ESA treatment on symptoms and quality of life (QOL) were reviewed.