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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Main Authors: Antonio Macciò, Clelia Madeddu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Anemia
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/563251