While dietary folate deficiency is associated with increased risk for birth defects and other diseases, evidence suggests that supplementation with folic acid can contribute to predisposition to some diseases, including immune dysfunction and cancer ...
Curtis J. Henry+9 more
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Níveis de Ácido Fólico numa Amostra de Doentes Psiquiátricos Portugueses em Ambulatório [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: There is substantial evidence of the association between mental disorders and low folic acid levels. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of folic acid deficiency in a sample of Portuguese psychiatric outpatients. METHODS:
Abreu-Lopes, J
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Rapid healing of a patient with dramatic subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord: a case report [PDF]
Background: Prevalence of cobalamin deficiency is high especially in older patients and an immediate therapy start is necessary to prevent irreversible neurological damages. Unfortunately, the diagnosis of cobalamin deficiency is difficult and at present,
Roessler, Florian C., Wolff, Stephanie
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Isolation Techniques of Micro/Nano‐Scaled Species for Biomedical Applications
Separating micro/nano‐scale bioparticles from samples is essential for disease diagnosis, prevention, and monitoring. Therefore, a comprehensive overview of the latest advanced separation technologies is provided, and characteristics and limitations based on six key performance parameters, including purity, recovery rate, throughput, resolution, size ...
Qing Lu, Zhinan Zhang, Xianting Ding
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BackgroundIron deficiency accounts for about half of anemia cases worldwide. Iron and folate supplementation can effectively control and prevent anemia during pregnancy.
Ayenew Engida Yismaw+3 more
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Maternal serum zinc deficiency in cases of neural tube defect in Gorgan, north Islamic Republic of Iran [PDF]
Previous studies have shown a high rate of neural tube defects (NTD) in Gorgan, northern Islamic Republic of Iran. This case-control study during 2003-04 compared serum zinc levels and other variables in 23 mothers of neonates affected with NTD and 36 ...
Golalipour, M.J.+3 more
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Recent Advances in mRNA Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapy
This review systematically investigates the applications of mRNA therapy in cancer treatment, with particular emphasis on nonviral delivery systems, targeting strategies, stimulus‐responsive systems, and local delivery methods. Concluding with a meticulous evaluation, the review sheds light on the prevailing challenges while illuminating promising ...
Zheng Zhang+9 more
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Premarital screening of 466 Mediterranean women for serum ferritin, vitamin B12, and folate concentrations [PDF]
Background/aim: Iron, folate, and vitamin B12 serum levels are closely related with dietary habits and have an essential role in the healthy development of a fetus.
Demirciler, İ.+5 more
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Advanced Pharmaceutical Nanotechnologies Applied for Chinese Herbal Medicines
This review offers a comprehensive overview of pharmaceutical nanotechnology strategies to address limitations associated with the complex material basis and relative mild therapeutic efficacy of Chinese herbal medicines, and summarizes the advantages of these strategies.
Jiameng Li+11 more
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Supplementation of iron alone and combined with vitamins improves haematological status, erythrocyte membrane fluidity and oxidative stress in anaemic pregnant women [PDF]
Pregnancy is a condition exhibiting increased susceptibility to oxidative stress, and Fe plays a central role in generating harmful oxygen species. The objective of the present study is to investigate the changes in haematological status, oxidative ...
Aiguo, M.+7 more
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