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A doctor measuring the girth of the arm of a female malnutrition patient

Breaking Down Malnutrition – Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments

Our elderly population can be diverse, ranging from healthy, active, and healthy octogenarians to extremely frail, totally dependent people with chronic disease and severe disabilities. As people age, their body composition changes, which has an impact on their nutritional status. Malnutrition is a common problem among elderly individuals, which is defined as the state of…

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3d illustration of hypothyroidism, a common, highly treatable condition where an underactive thyroid gland fails to produce enough hormones to meet the body's needs, slowing metabolism

Hypothyroidism – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Mary is a 45-year-old woman recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. She was prescribed Levothyroxine by her primary care provider. What advice do you have for her? What is Hypothyroidism? The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped organ in the lower front of the neck. The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones aid the body’s…

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