Balducci / Ershler / Bennett Anemia in the Elderly

1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-387-49506-4
Verlag: Springer US
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 145 Seiten, eBook

Anemia in the elderly has been properly defined as the silent epidemic, representing 3 million people in the United States aged 65 years and older. Incidence and prevalence of this condition increase with age. It differs in its etiology, pathogenesis and treatment from anemia in children and younger adults. Anemia is associated with reduced survival, increased risk of functional dependence and hospitalization, increased risk of congestive heart failure and stage renal disease and cognitive disorders. Approximately 70% of anemia in older individuals is reversible.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Balducci, Lodovico

Ershler, William B.

Bennett, John M.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.