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Should Serum Folate Be a Routine Test in a Critically Ill Patients?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In intensive care patients, there is an increased consumption and need for folate due to sepsis, comorbid conditions, and malnutrition. The aim of our study was planned to investigate the frequency of folate deficiency in intensive care patients. The data of the 100 patients was collected between June 2019 and September 2019. Serum folate levels were defined as normal above 4 ng/mL, 2-4 ng/mL borderline and below 2 ng/mL deficiency. Serum folate deficiency (

Source: Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi

DOI: 10.34108/eujhs.1194675

Authors: Zuhal Ozer Simsek, Kaniye Aydın, Ali Çetinkaya

Institutions: Kayseri Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

Language: English

Topic: Folate and B Vitamins Research

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405617504

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