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  2. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate - Wikipedia

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    Sedimentation or settling stage; Packing stage - 10 minutes (sedimentation slows and cells start to pack at the bottom of the tube) In normal conditions, the red blood cells are negatively charged and therefore repel each other rather than stacking. ESR is also reduced by high blood viscosity, which slows the rate of fall. [7]

  3. Polymyalgia rheumatica - Wikipedia

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    A diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat meat and dairy products, avoiding foods with high levels of refined sugars and salt is recommended. [24] Research in the UK has also suggested that people with polymyalgia rheumatica would benefit from a falls assessment when first diagnosed, and regular treatment reviews.

  4. Rouleaux - Wikipedia

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    The flat surface of the discoid RBCs gives them a large surface area to make contact with and stick to each other; thus forming a rouleau. They occur when the plasma protein concentration is high, and, because of them, the ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is also increased. This is a nonspecific indicator of the presence of disease.

  5. Sedimentation rate - Wikipedia

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    Sedimentation rate may refer to: Sedimentation rate of particles in a liquid, described by Stokes' law; Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, a medical test for inflammation;

  6. Shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion online on Black Friday ...

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    'Be wary:' FBI warns shoppers of holiday scams as Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales kick off Shoppers spent $11.3 million online every minute between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., according to the sales ...

  7. Hematocrit - Wikipedia

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    Hematocrit levels that are too high or too low can indicate a blood disorder, dehydration, or other medical conditions. [4] An abnormally low hematocrit may suggest anemia, a decrease in the total amount of red blood cells, while an abnormally high hematocrit is called polycythemia. [5] Both are potentially life-threatening disorders.

  8. Alfa Anderson, Vocalist Behind Chic Hits Including 'Good ...

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    Alfa Anderson, a vocalist known for her work with the iconic 1970s disco band Chic, has died. She was 78. Niles Rodgers, founder of Chic, shared the news in an Instagram post on Dec. 17. “RIP ...

  9. The oversight of US banks could be in for some big changes ...

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    The people in Donald Trump’s orbit are floating some dramatic ideas that would remake the way banks are regulated. There are lots of questions about whether any of the ideas will come to pass.