French regulators are apparently concerned only with using Eprex to treat the anemia that occurs during chronic kidney failure.

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Medicare is the federal health insurance program that provides care for people 65 and older, some younger people with disabilities and people with chronic kidney failure.

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"Once you are in your 70s, 80s or 90s, or if you have chronic disease like heart failure, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic lung and kidney disease, a larger body size gives you longevity, " he said.

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