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Association of Transcobalamin II (TCN2) and Transcobalamin II-Receptor (TCblR) Genetic Variations With Cobalamin Deficiency Parameters in Elderly Women.
Biological research for nursing - 1 Jul 2015
Kurnat-Thoma Emma L, Pangilinan Faith, Matteini Amy M, Wong Bob, Pepper Ginette A, Stabler Sally P, Guralnik Jack M, Brody Lawrence C
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Cobalamin (vitamin B12) deficiency is a subtle progressive clinical disorder, affecting nearly 1 in 5 individuals > 60 years old. This deficiency is produced by age-related decreases in nutrient absorption, medications that interfere with vitamin B12 absorption, and other comorbidities. Clinical heterogeneity confounds symptom detection for elderly adults, as deficiency sequelae range from mild fatigue and...
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