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Red cell distribution width determination

Known as: Erythrocyte Distribution Width Measurement, RDW, Erythrocyte distribution width 
An index of the variation in the size of the red cells and can be used to detect subtle degress of anisocytosis. It is computed directly from the RBC… 
National Institutes of Health

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Erythrocyte Indices

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2015
2015
Copeptin (C-terminal pro arginine-vasopressin) is an independent long-term prognostic marker in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
2013
2013
An increase in red blood cell distribution width from baseline predicts mortality in patients with severe sepsis or septic shock.
2009
2009
Associação entre o índice de anisocitose (RDW) e a ocorrência de morte ou enfarte aos seis meses em doentes com síndrome coronária aguda
Background: Higher values of red cell distribution width (RDW) may be associated with adverse outcomes in patients with heart… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Experimental study and simulation of mass distribution of the covering layer of soybean seeds coated in a spouted bed
In previous work, it was observed that the covering of soybean seeds with bacteria and micronutrients enhances vigorous growth of… 
1996
1996
Red blood cell indices and iron status according to feeding practices in infants and young children
With the electronic counters routinely used, it has become practical to determine the concentration of hemoglobin, red cell… 
1996
1996
A longitudinal study of supine lateral DXA of the lumbar spine: A comparison with posteroanterior spine, hip and total-body DXA
We report a study to assess whether supine lateral dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans of the lumbar spine provide… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Optimizing rod window width in positron emission tomography
A technique that determines optimal rod window width for rotating rod transmission studies in positron emission tomography (PET… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Use of plasma ferritin concentration to diagnose iron deficiency in elderly patients.
AIMS--To determine a concentration of ferritin below which the possibility of iron deficiency should be considered in elderly… 
Review
1989
Review
1989
The clinical utility of discriminant functions for the differential diagnosis of microcytic anemias.
Several groups of authors have derived discriminant functions (DFs) based on red cell indices (primarily MCH, MCV, and RDW) that… 
1972
1972
Comparisons between three small collections of Glossina morsitans morsitans (Machado) (Diptera: Glossinidae) from the Kilombero River Valley, Tanzania. 1. Characteristics of flies exhibiting…
W.C.I 
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