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Serum RDW Level of COPD Patients and the Characteristics of the Exacerbation

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.367

Synopsis:

Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a measure of hemogram. Nearly one third of COPD patients have increased RDW levels and exitus rates are higher in this group. It is suggested that elevated RDW might be related with increased mortality in COPD patients.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a measure of red blood cell size heterogeneity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the RDW level and characteristics of the COPD exacerbations.

Received:

13 Jul, 2016

Accepted:

07 Sep, 2016

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e-Published: 09 Sep, 2016

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Clinical Factors Associated With Morbidity and Mortality in Patients Admitted with Sickle Cell Disease

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 7: Dec (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.012

Pages:

711–6

Synopsis:

Sickle cell disease still carries a high morbidity and mortality in patients admitted to hospital. Recurrent admissions are a concern, as this impact on patient’s morbidity and quality of life.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To determine the clinical factors associated with the length of hospitalization and mortality in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD).

Received:

03 Feb, 2014

Accepted:

28 Feb, 2014

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e-Published: 05 Mar, 2015

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