ORDERING FOLATE ASSAYS IS NO LONGER JUSTIFIED FOR INVESTIGATION OF ANEMIAS, IN FOLIC ACID FORTIFIED COUNTRIES

Ordering folate assays is no longer justified for investigation of anemias, in folic acid fortified countries

Abstract Background Since 1998, in the countries where there is mandatory fortification of grain products with folic acid, folate deficiency has become athletic-shirts very rare.Consequently, we decided to find out whether there is any justification for ordering folate assays for investigation of anemias.Methods We reviewed serum folate (SF) and re

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The Ozone Layer and Metered Dose Inhalers

The stratospheric ozone layer plays a crucial role in protecting living organisms against ultraviolet radiation.Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) contained in metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) contribute to ozone depletion and in Gift Cards accordance with the Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer established 10 years ago, phase-out strag

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