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The prevalence and causes of anemia in the elderly were studied in 142 individuals, aged over 60 years, in a small rural community in which a high prevalence of nutritional anemia in pregnancy and childhood was previously shown. The mean Hb level of elderly subjects was slightly but significantl...
The association between blindness and the risk of mortality can be regarded as an extension of visual impairment because blindness is the most severe form of visual impairment. However, some reports have shown that the risk of mortality was higher in only the visual impairment group (moderate to...
a high rate of destruction of red blood cells, and excessive bleeding. Megaloblastic anemia is one type of faulty red cell production. The condition of anemia has a wide range; it may be mild and easily treatable or severe and require immediate intervention. ...
Most geriatric patients with severe anaemia present to the emergency room for upper digestive hemorrhage. This article will focus especially on this pathology, with a complete description of the causes and treatment methods in these patients. 展开 关键词: anaemia chronic disease emergency department ...
When sexual dysfunction is present, the physician must evaluate all the possible problems in this chain of events. At what age do men experience sexual dysfunction? There are normal changes in sexual function in the elderly. Older men can have the following symptoms of sexual dysfunction: Longer...
Anemia.Anemia may develop due to bleeding of diverticula, especially in elderly patients (Lizardi-Cervera 2008). 7Conventional Treatment Diverticulosis Asymptomatic diverticulosis does not require treatment (Telem 2009; Sopena 2011). However,several preventive measures may reduce the risk that diverti...
Confusion and difficulty thinking. In severe cases, dementia Memory loss Irritability Depression Psychosis3 The symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiencycan develop slowly and worsen over time.Some symptoms may be experienced by people who have a vitamin B12 deficiency without anemia. Some people may experienc...
Medical expenses for people with diabetes are over two times higher than those for people who do not have diabetes. These numbers reflect only the population in the United States. Globally, the statistics are staggering. Diabetes is the 8th leading cause of death in the United States. Why is...
Medical expenses for people with diabetes are over two times higher than those for people who do not have diabetes. These numbers reflect only the population in the United States. Globally, the statistics are staggering. Diabetes is the 8th leading cause of death in the United States. Why is...