Investigation on prediction formulae for calculating erythrocyte sedimentation rate

[...]there are currently no reports on differences in ESRs between Asians and other races. [...]the aim of this investigation was to assess the normal maximum range of ESR as described by Millar et al. and to determine whether this rule is applicable to Asians and the elderly. The predicted value is...

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Published in:Journal of general and family medicine 2017-06, Vol.18 (3), p.146-147
Main Authors: Nishisako, Hisashi, Kunishima, Hiroyuki, Shimizu, Gohji, Teruya, Yoko, Yokokawa, Masatoshi, Hirose, Masanori, Sakai, Tsubasa, Yamasaki, Yukitaka, Tsuchida, Tomoya, Naitou, Yoshiyuki, Takashi, Ogihara, Torikai, Keito, Nakagawa, Teisuke, Matsuda, Takahide
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Language:English
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Age
Antibiotics
Clinical medicine
Letter to the Editor
Males
Medical screening
Values
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Summary:[...]there are currently no reports on differences in ESRs between Asians and other races. [...]the aim of this investigation was to assess the normal maximum range of ESR as described by Millar et al. and to determine whether this rule is applicable to Asians and the elderly. The predicted value is not normally observed in patient samples, but rather a normal maximum value. [...]it is necessary to carefully consider these differences when applying this rule in clinical practice; for example, the use of these formulae is inappropriate to determine the duration of antibiotic therapy. [...]to evaluate therapeutic effect of the diseases, it is necessary to develop further detailed study for Japanese baseline of ESR.
ISSN:2189-7948
2189-6577
2189-7948
DOI:10.1002/jgf2.1