Folic Acid Deficiency and Spina Bifida Brief explanation of what spina bífida is, what causes it and the role folic acid plays. Some data: how many people it affects and why this research is so important https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4695937/ Subtopics: What is spina bifida? The role of folic acid in preventing spina bifida The recommended daily intake […]
What was the cause of this patient’s iron-deficiency anemia? Explain the relationship between anemia and angina.
Science What was the cause of this patient’s iron-deficiency anemia? Explain the relationship between anemia and angina. Would your recommend B12 and Folic Acid to this patient? Explain your rationale for the answer What other questions would you ask to this patient and what would be your rationale for them
Why Vitamin B12 and folic acid are important on the erythropoiesis? What abnormalities their deficiency might cause on the red blood cells?
Hematopoietic: J.D. is a 37 years old white woman who presents to her gynecologist complaining of a 2-month history of intermenstrual bleeding, menorrhagia, increased urinary frequency, mild incontinence, extreme fatigue, and weakness. Her menstrual period occurs every 28 days and lately there have been 6 days of heavy flow and cramping. She denies abdominal distension, […]