Anaemia

Article Abstract:

Anaemia is a reduction in the concentration of haemoglobin in peripheral blood, sometimes accompanied by a reduction red-cell mass. Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common nutritional deficiency throughout the world, common in infants, adolescents, women during their reproductive years, pregnant women and the elderly. Clinical signs depend on the severity, but tiredness, lethargy and apathy are common, and a patient's history should alert a nurse to the possibility of anaemia. Deficiency anaemia can often be treated with a combination of nutritional supplements and diet and health education. Blood transfusion may be required for sever anaemia.

Anemia, Diagnosis

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The immune system: Zoonotic diseases

Article Abstract:

Zoonoses are infectious or parasitic diseases associated with both domestic and farm animals, and can be transmitted to people. It is thought that occupational and pet-related zoonoses in the UK is a significant problem. Q fever is a mild diseases caused by Coxiella burneti, with sheep and cattle the main reservoirs in the UK. Hydatid disease is linked with sheep-farming regions in the UK, Europe, Australian and North and South America. Pet related zoonoses include toxocariasis and toxoplasmosis.

Analysis, Zoonoses

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Dietary advice reduces incidence of anaemia

Article Abstract:

The incidence of iron-deficiency anaemia (IDA) can be decreased among children of weaning age by dietary health education. IDA affects up to a third of children being weaned. In a study, the number of children with IDA decreased to 24% from 28% over 12 months, showing that IDA can be effectively treated.

Health aspects, Pediatric diseases, Iron deficiency anemia, Iron deficiency anemia in children

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