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2. Thrombocytopenia - Wikipedia

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   Thrombocytopenia in hospitalized alcoholics may be caused by spleen enlargement, folate deficiency, and most frequently, the direct toxic effect of alcohol on production, survival time, and function of platelets. [23] Platelet count begins to rise after 2 to 5 days' abstinence from alcohol.

3. Post-transfusion purpura - Wikipedia

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   These alloantibodies destroy the patient's platelets leading to thrombocytopenia, a rapid decline in platelet count. [1] PTP usually presents 5–12 days after transfusion, and is a potentially fatal condition in rare cases. Approximately 85% of cases occur in women. [2]

4. Thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   Generally speaking the risk for thrombosis increases over the life course of individuals, depending on life style factors like smoking, diet, and physical activity, the presence of other diseases like cancer or autoimmune disease, while also platelet properties change in aging individuals which is an important consideration as well.

5. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura - Wikipedia

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   The risk of neonatal thrombocytopenia is increased with: [66] Mothers with a history of splenectomy for ITP; Mothers who had a previous infant affected with ITP; Gestational (maternal) platelet count less than 100,000/uL; It is recommended that pregnant women with thrombocytopenia or a previous diagnosis of ITP be tested for serum antiplatelet ...

6. Vitamin D not recommended for preventing fractures in older ...

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   The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation advising against using vitamin D to prevent falls and fractures in people over 60. Pharmacist Katy Dubinsky weighs in.

7. The One Habit Women Over 60 Should Stop Doing - AOL

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   Most women over 60 have entered a new phase in life and health: post-menopause. According to Dr. Tara Scott, MD, gynecologist and Medical Advisor at Versalie, by the age of 60, most women are ...

8. List of hematologic conditions - Wikipedia

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   This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy certain standards for completion.. There are many conditions of or affecting the human hematologic system—the biological system that includes plasma, platelets, leukocytes, and erythrocytes, the major components of blood and the bone marrow.

9. Losing Weight After 60? These Expert-Backed Techniques Are ...

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   Weight loss over 60 can be difficult due to muscle loss and changes in metabolism. ... Engineering and Medicine recommends that men aim to get 15.5 cups of fluids a day and that women try to get ...