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Retrospective analysis of the prevalence and causes of anaemia in hospitalised elderly patients

Anna M van StadenFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Dirk JV WeichFaculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Pages 297-299 | Received 11 Mar 2015, Accepted 07 Jul 2015, Published online: 11 Aug 2015

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