Moving Towards Reliable Assessment of Zinc Depletion in Acutely Admitted Geriatric Patients
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Many admitted geriatric patients are malnourished with insufficient intake of trace elements. Zinc status is crucial to maintaining normal immune function and is assessed using plasma zinc concentration.
Source: Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine
Author: Cecilia Margareta Lund
Language: English
Topic: Trace Elements in Health
Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401810171