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Screening for Anemia Скрининг на наличие Анемии Anemia is a sign of illness rather than a diagnosis in itself. The incidental finding of a low hematocrit or hemoglobin level suggests a host of underlying conditions that range from the trivial to the life threatening. Анемия является скорее симптомом заболевания, а не самостоятельным диагнозом. Случайное обнаружение низкого уровня гематокрита или гемоглобина предполагает наличие состояний, которые варьируют от незначительных до угрожающих жизни. Patients with fatigue or other subjective symptoms often ask about…

Screening for Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women Скрининг  на наличие остеопороза у женщин в периоде постменопаузы Risk Factors Факторы риска   The National Osteoporosis Risk Assessment Study examined risk factors of low bone mineral density (BMD) and the relationship of low BMD to fracture risk in a large population-based cohort of postmenopausal women (mean age 64 years). Age was the greatest risk factor. Women of ages 70 to 74 years, 75 to 79 years, and older than 80 years had a…