| Decline of serum cobalamin levels with increasing age among geriatric outpatients. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7772116 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The level of serum cobalamin declines with increasing age. Among 100 consecutive geriatric outpatients who were seen in office-based settings for various acute and chronic medical illnesses but not for cobalamin deficiency-related diseases, 11% had serum cobalamin levels from 148 to 295 pmol/L. The average annual serum cobalamin level decline was 18 pmol/L for patients who had higher initial serum cobalamin levels (actual range, from 224 to 292 pmol/L). The average annual serum cobalamin decline was 28 pmol/L, which was much higher, for patients who had lower initial serum cobalamin levels (actual range, from 157 to 221 pmol/L). Patients with initial serum cobalamin levels of 148 pmol/L or below received treatment immediately, and their declines could not be studied. |
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Authors:
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Y Yao; G Lu-Yao; D N Mesches; W Lou |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of family medicine Volume: 3 ISSN: 1063-3987 ISO Abbreviation: Arch Fam Med Publication Date: 1994 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-01-23 Completed Date: 1995-01-23 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9300357 Medline TA: Arch Fam Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 918-22 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Family Practice, New York Medical College, Kingston. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Aging / blood* Female Humans Male Outpatients* Vitamin B 12 / blood* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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68-19-9/Vitamin B 12 |
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Comment In:
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Arch Fam Med. 1995 Apr;4(4):304-5
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7711912
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