The Effect of High Dose Cholecalciferol on Arterial Stiffness and Peripheral and Central Blood Pressure in Healthy Humans: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Low levels of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D are associated with increased arterial stiffness and hypertension. Supplementation with vitamin D precursors has been proposed as a treatment option for these conditions.
Iain Bressendorff +8 more
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Voclosporin‐induced gingival enlargement: A case report
Abstract Background Drug‐influenced gingival enlargement (DIGE) is a recognized adverse effect of certain medications, particularly immunosuppressants like cyclosporin and tacrolimus. However, there have been no documented cases of DIGE associated with voclosporin, a newer calcineurin inhibitor used primarily to treat lupus nephritis.
Francesca Racca +2 more
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Transplacental transfer of 25-hydroxy-cholecalciferol [PDF]
Summary Plasma calcium, inorganic phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, magnesium and 25-hydroxy-cholecalciferol (25-OH-D3) levels were determined on venous blood in 60 Indian mothers during labour. The same analyses were carried out on the cord blood and the infant’s venous blood 96 hr after birth.
M M, Gupta +2 more
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Impacts of rodents in piggeries in Australia – review and pilot impact study
Rodent impacts in Australian piggeries are under‐researched, with limited data on economic losses and control costs. A review and pilot study found average losses of AUD$100 000 annually. Key concerns include disease, damage, and control expenses.
Peter R. Brown, Steve Henry
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Effects of cholecalciferol and omega-3 fatty acids on hepcidin levels in 5/6 nephrectomy rats [PDF]
Background Anemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In patients with CKD-related anemia, an inverse relationship between vitamin D and hepcidin levels has been observed.
Yu In Jeong +6 more
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Advances in cholesterol and lipoproteins detection for healthcare: A review
Cholesterol is one of the main biomarkers related to the development of cardiovascular diseases. Its detection still relies on traditional methods of analysis, such as gas and liquid chromatographies. Detection of free cholesterol in saliva with redox or enzymatic sensors or detection of lipoproteins in blood with aptamer sensors are currently the most
Jacopo Giaretta +7 more
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Cholecalciferol (vitamin D₃) improves myelination and recovery after nerve injury. [PDF]
Previously, we demonstrated i) that ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) increases axon diameter and potentiates nerve regeneration in a rat model of transected peripheral nerve and ii) that cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) improves breathing and hyper-reflexia in a ...
Jean-Francois Chabas +9 more
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Clinical Practice Patterns in Bone Health Assessment and Management in Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome
ABSTRACT Objective Skeletal fragility is a common complication of endogenous Cushing's Syndrome (CS), although specific guidelines for managing bone health are lacking. This study aimed to assess clinicians' current engagement with bone health assessment and management in patients with endogenous CS. Design Retrospective‐cohort design. Patients Seventy‐
Preeshila Behary +10 more
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Background: Increase in the prevalence and survival rates has led to the assessment of disease activity and quality of life of SLE patients as targets in treatment.
Fiblia Fiblia +6 more
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The role of cholecalciferol deficiency in the development of latent autoimmune diabetes in adults
Background. Recently, a lot of information has appeared on the role of cholecalciferol deficiency in the development of the mechanisms of classical types of diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications.
I.O. Tsaryk, N.V. Pashkovska
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