Persistent anemia may hinder functional recovery long after hospital discharge
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 28, 2020
Anemia is extremely common in adults who are hospitalized for critical illness, and often persists for at least a year following discharge, a new study finds.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, July 7
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 07, 2020
Fatigue predicts anemia in older adults … Elderly no more compliant with COVID-19 safety measures than other adults … Older women have higher mortality from metabolic syndrome than men: study … WHO...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, May 7
By
Alicia Lasek
May 06, 2020
‘The virus isn’t a death sentence’: New Jersey facility takes on COVID-19 with success … Anemia pill achieves phase 3 trial goals; could lead to safer dialysis treatment … Age alone should not...
Study: Dietary supplements linked to higher mortality risk in older women
Oct 12, 2011
Going against conventional wisdom, a new study suggests that multivitamins and some other supplements actually increase the odds of mortality.