An eye on long‐duration spaceflight: Controversies, countermeasures and challenges
Abstract Space flight‐associated neuroocular syndrome (SANS) is a consequence of long‐duration space flight and is detected in two‐thirds of astronauts. In‐flight, this can cause a change in the refraction of the eyes, requiring graded hypermetropic ‘superfocus adjustable’ glasses, optic nerve head oedema and choroidal folds.
Vincent Wing Sum Ng +1 more
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BackgroundRemethylation defects are rare inherited disorders in which impaired remethylation of homocysteine to methionine leads to accumulation of homocysteine and perturbation of numerous methylation reactions.ObjectiveTo summarise clinical and ...
M. Huemer +17 more
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Dietary interventions in acute kidney injury: From molecular mechanism to clinical trials
Abstract Ageing impairs renal resilience with an elevated risk of frequent and harmful acute kidney injury (AKI) that causes substantial morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. Since different damaging stimuli at the molecular, cellular and functional level contribute to this loss in kidney function, AKI's pathophysiology is heterogeneous ...
Felix C. Koehler +2 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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Paralytic Ileus in Vegetarian with Pneumonia Infection [PDF]
Paralytic ileus which is commonly found in clinical practice is referred to clinical syndrome of transportation disturbance of the intestinal lumen content due to various etiology and underlying condition.
Yusrie, K. U. (Khaira)
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Ophthalmic Manifestations and Long-Term Visual Outcomes in Patients with Cobalamin C Deficiency.
PURPOSE To explore the ocular manifestations of cobalamin C (cblC) deficiency, an inborn error of intracellular vitamin B12 metabolism. DESIGN Retrospective, observational case series.
B. Brooks +6 more
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Skin Hyperpigmentation: An Under‐Recognized Dermatological Clue to Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Hyperpigmentation over the dorsal aspect of both hands, prominently involving the knuckles. ABSTRACT Cutaneous hyperpigmentation, an overlooked manifestation, can be an early sign of vitamin B12 deficiency. This case highlights symmetric pigmentation on the dorsum of hands and palms in a long‐term vegetarian.
Mahesh Mathur +5 more
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Cobalamin deficiency in elderly patients [PDF]
We agree with Joel Ray and David Cole regarding the relative practical value of serum total homocysteine and methylmalonic acid in elderly patients with suspected cobalamin deficiency. Although testing for serum holotranscobalamin is not routinely available in many countries, we believe that it ...
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Relationship between vitamin B12, folate and homocysteine levels and H. Pylori infection in patients with functional dyspepsia: a cross-section study [PDF]
Background H. pylori infection has been associated with many micronutrient deficiencies. There is a dearth of data from communities with nutritional deficiencies and high prevalence of H. pylori infection.
Abid, Shahab +5 more
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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura or cobalamin deficiency? A case report and review
Introduction: The classic presentation of cobalamin deficiency consists of a macrocytic anemia with or without neurologic manifestations. A common cause of cobalamin deficiency is pernicious anemia, an autoimmune condition in which anti-intrinsic factor ...
Neill Tuten, C. Bennett, W. Babcock
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