Although in many cases the cause of anemia is not found, a primary deficiency of erythropoietin may be at fault in at least some of these cases since the response of erythropoietin to anemia may decrease in individuals over age 70. Conclusions: Anemia sh
Aging may be an intrinsic factor in the development of anemia, possibly through the age-related dysregulation of certain proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6)...Increased IL-6 and other proinflammatory cytokines directly inhibit erythropo
The Nordic research network on marketisation in eldercare (Normacare) brings researchers together to investigate and compare how market-inspired steering principles have emerged, evolved and operate in eldercare in the Nordic countries.
Hospitals in north Merseyside are planning to use the anti-trespass powers used to ban “hoodies” from shopping centres to shift patients who are blocking beds. NHS Sefton board papers say that from this month patients deemed fit for discharge but who refuse “transitional” care home placements will be given 48 hours’ written notice to make their own arrangements. If a patient still refuses to leave, the hospital could seek a court order for possession of their bed. A well-placed legal source told HSJ the primary care trust’s approach would rely on trespass law, which allows owners to regulate the terms on which visitors occupy their premises.
Adjusting for confounders, we found that total and bioavailable testosterone levels were associated with hemoglobin levels in women and in men. Conclusion Older men and women with low testosterone levels have a higher risk of anemia.
net-life: "the pace on the treadmill has been turned up from cane-assisted to massively multiplayer intellectual marathon. The simple journey ... one of ascent & descent, has been disrupted. Only the end remains fixed. ... I don't know how old I am"
the african community has extended families who live in jericho and other areas of the west bank and gaza. the community traces its background through its oldest members to moslem pilgrims who came to palestine from chad and western sudan generations ago.
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