Management of Anemia of Inflammation in the Elderly
Anemia of any degree is recognized as a significant independent contributor to morbidity, mortality, and frailty in elderly patients. Among the broad types of anemia in the elderly a peculiar role seems to be played by the anemia associated with chronic inflammation, which remains the most complex f...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Anemia |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/563251 |