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ABSTRACT Background Metformin shows potential in combating clozapine‐induced weight gain (CIWG). However, current evidence for its use remains limited. Through an audit we determined the prevalence of metformin use among clozapine‐treated patients and its impact on weight and waist circumference (WC).
Bee Leng Per+5 more
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Anaemia and cognitive function among Chinese elderly in Old Folks Homes [PDF]
The relationship between anaemia and cognitive function was evaluated among 35 Chinese elderly (24 men and 11 women) aged 60 to 85 years (mean age 70.1 ± 6.7 years) from five old folks homes in Klang Valley. They were interviewed to obtain information on
Junara Mohd Alim,+5 more
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Anemia in the elderly patients with special reference to folic acid status [PDF]
To investigate the role of folic acid deficiency in the pathogenesis of anemia in the elderly, hematological examinationa and assays of serum iron, vitamin B12 and folate were carried out on the 86 elderly patients admitted to a home for the aged.
Sanada, Hiroshi, Taguchi, Hirokuni
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Gene identification for the cblD defect of vitamin B12 metabolism [PDF]
Background Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential cofactor in several metabolic pathways. Intracellular conversion of cobalamin to its two coenzymes, adenosylcobalamin in mitochondria and methylcobalamin in the cytoplasm, is necessary for the ...
Baumgartner, M R+7 more
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The concomitant use of metformin and PPI was significantly associated with an increased risk of vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with type 2 diabetes. ABSTRACT Introduction Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the adverse drug reactions of metformin and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Choungwon Jung, Soyoung Park, Hyunah Kim
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Impact of Metformin Therapy on Vitamin B12 Levels in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The association between metformin treatment in type 2 DM and vitamin B12 deficiency. ABSTRACT Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious health condition affecting people worldwide with a high prevalence rate. DM is classified according to its aetiology into type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); several risk factors
Sahar H. Mahmoud+3 more
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MEGALOBLASTIC ANEMIA AND PATTERN OF ITS PRESENTATION IN CHILDREN
Background: Megaloblastic anemia is common in clinical practice in children in Pakistan. Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency are the established causes. The aim of this study was to find the frequency of megaloblastic anemia, its clinical presentation and ...
Anwar Zeb Jan, Zahid Gul, Fahad Liaqat
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Background/Aims: Thiamine-responsive megaloblastic anemia syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder resulting from mutations in SLC19A2, and is mainly characterized by megaloblastic anemia, diabetes, and progressive sensorineural hearing loss ...
Xiaoying Xian+7 more
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Despite some modest improvements described recently, anaemia remains a significant global public health concern affecting both developed and developing countries.
Muntingh, G. L., Viljoen, M.
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Megaloblastic anemia in a teenage patient [PDF]
Retinal hemorrhages are usually seen in diabetic and/or hypertensive retinopathy, trauma, bleeding diathesis and with an increased intracranial pressure.1 Retinopathy due to megaloblastic anemia though rare, has been reported previously in literature.2 However Roth spots, in a case of megaloblastic anemia is considered very rare indeed.3, 4, 5 Finally ...
B. Chaudhary+4 more
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