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Analysis shows female sex and mucosal healing relate to non-anemic iron deficiency in ulcerative colitis, suggesting monitoring is vital.
Female sex and non-mucosal healing were identified as independent factors significantly associated with the prevalence of non-anemic iron deficiency in patients with ulcerative colitis. Therefore, monitoring of iron dynamics in patients with ulcerative colitis who have these characteristics is recommended even in the absence of anemia.
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