Laboratory aspects relating to the detection and prevention of frailty
Heppner HJ, Bauer J, Sieber C, Bertsch T (2010)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2010
Journal
Book Volume: 1
Pages Range: 149-157
Journal Issue: 3
Abstract
Frailty, as a geriatric syndrome, is characterised by the increased vulnerability of the elderly person to internal and especially external stressors. The aim of laboratory diagnostics in the context of the concept of frailty is to record the conditions which encourage the development of frailty, in order to improve these conditions through individual measures or to avoid them for the purpose of preventing frailty. After a presentation of the features of laboratory diagnostics in old age, this article examines haematological aspects, the importance of an adequate vitamin supply, particularly of vitamin D and the adequate description of endocrine functions.
Authors with CRIS profile
Hans Jürgen Heppner
Medizinische Fakultät
Jürgen Bauer
Medizinische Fakultät
Cornel Sieber
Lehrstuhl für Innere Medizin (Geriatrie)
Involved external institutions
Germany (DE)How to cite
APA:
Heppner, H.J., Bauer, J., Sieber, C., & Bertsch, T. (2010). Laboratory aspects relating to the detection and prevention of frailty. International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 1(3), 149-157.
MLA:
Heppner, Hans Jürgen, et al. "Laboratory aspects relating to the detection and prevention of frailty." International Journal of Preventive Medicine 1.3 (2010): 149-157.
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