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Iron studies | Pathology Tests Explained
Iron is needed to help form adequate numbers of normal red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. Iron is a critical part of haemoglobin, the p
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Iron | Pathology Tests Explained
Iron is an essential trace element in your blood. It is necessary for forming healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen through your body, and for some enz
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Iron deficiency anaemia in children - myDr.com.au
Many children do not get enough iron from their diet to meet the demands of their growing bodies. This can result in low body iron and eventually iron deficiency anaemia (low haemoglobin).
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Haemochromatosis - myDr.com.au
It's World Haemochromatosis Week. Haemochromatosis is an inherited condition in which the body absorbs too much iron from food, leading to a build-up of iron. Early detection and treatment can prevent complications.
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Haemochromatosis and haemochromatotic arthritis — Arthritis Australia
Haemochromatosis is a condition caused by a build up of iron in your body
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What the 6 most common pathology tests reveal about your health | Know Pathology Know Healthcare
What the 6 most common pathology tests reveal about your health Apr 1, 2016 0 Comment Post By:Annette Stenhouse Over 500 million pathology tests were ordered for Australians in the last 12 months, covering a vast array of diseases and conditions from cholesterol checks to cancer diagnoses
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Anaemia - myDr.com.au
If results from a full blood count indicate you have anaemia, there are further blood tests that can be done to determine the cause of your anaemia.
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Are you a carrier of Haemochromatosis? | Know Pathology Know Healthcare
1 in 7 people of Caucasian heritage carry the gene and the condition affects 1 in 200 people
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Vitamin and mineral supplements - what to know - Better Health Channel
Vitamin and mineral supplements are frequently misused and taken without professional advice. Find out more about vitamin and mineral supplements and where to get advice.
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Anaemia - Better Health Channel
When a person is anaemic, the red blood cells have to work harder to get oxygen around the body.
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Iron studies | Pathology Tests Explained
Iron is needed to help form adequate numbers of normal red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body. Iron is a critical part of haemoglobin, the p
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Iron | Pathology Tests Explained
Iron is an essential trace element in your blood. It is necessary for forming healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen through your body, and for some enz
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Non-anaemic iron deficiency - Australian Prescriber
Iron deficiency without anaemia can cause a wide range of non-specific symptoms, such as poor productivity, fibromyalgia and restless legs syndrome.
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Intermittent regimens of iron supplementation during pregnancy | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: This review is the most comprehensive summary of the evidence assessing the benefits and harms of intermittent iron supplementation in pregnant women on haematological and pregnancy outcomes
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Anaemia in Pregnancy | Ausmed
As defined by the World Health Organisation, the mean minimum normal haemoglobin concentration in healthy pregnant women is 110 mg/dL in the first half of pregnancy and 105 mg/dL in the second. If these levels aren’t being met, it’s likely that anaemia is the cause.
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Testosterone Case Study - Australasian Menopause Society
Testosterone case study | Sue 54 year old
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Alzheimer | Pathology Tests Explained
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Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for people with chronic heart failure and anaemia | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Meta-analysis of small RCTs suggests that ESA treatment in patients with symptomatic CHF and mild anaemia (haemoglobin more than 10g/dL) can improve anaemia and exercise tolerance, reduce symptoms and have benefits on clinical outcomes
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RACGP - Vitamin C infusions - information for GPs
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Diagnosing Menopause - Australasian Menopause Society
A diagnosis of menopause is made on the basis of new onset vasomotor symptoms and a change in the pattern of menstrual bleeding. Measuring sex steroids or gonadotrophins is not helpful as these fluctuate on a daily basis.
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