Anemia in the Elderly
Anemia is found in approximately 80% of elderly patients, most often caused by chronic disease and iron deficiency. Hemopoiesis is a crossroad for many aging-related events. Why do older patients become anemic? When should a diagnostic work up of anemia be initiated in the older person? What are the...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
2007, 2007
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2007 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Stem Cell Aging: Potential Effects on Health and Mortality
- Anemia and Aging or Anemia of Aging?
- B12 and Iron Deficiency in the Elderly
- The Anemia of Chronic Inflammation
- Anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease in the Elderly
- Anemia in Long-Term Care
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes and Aplastic Anemia: Pathologic and Immunologic Implications
- Anemia and Cancer
- Erythropoietin Deficiency and Late-Life Anemia
- Anemia and Physical Health Decline in Old Age