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Anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies [PDF]

British Medical Bulletin, 2003
Anaemia in pregnancy is a common and worldwide problem that deserves more attention. For many developing countries, prevalence rates of up to 75% are reported. Anaemia is frequently severe in these situations and can be expected to contribute significantly to maternal mortality and morbidity. After a discussion of definitions, screening for anaemia and
openaire   +2 more sources

Micronutrient deficiencies among children and women in Bangladesh: progress and challenges

Journal of Nutritional Science, 2016
This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current situation regarding micronutrient deficiencies among children and women in Bangladesh. This review also discusses the successes and current challenges of existing intervention programmes.
Faruk Ahmed, Noreen Prendiville, Anuradha Narayan   +2 more
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Fighting Obesity-Related Micronutrient Deficiencies through Biofortification of Agri-Food Crops with Sustainable Fertilization Practices

Plants, 2022
Obesity is a critical medical condition worldwide that is increasingly involved with nutritional derangements associated with micronutrient deficiencies, including iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, selenium, and vitamins A, C, D, and E.
Carlos Esteban Guardiola-Márquez, María Teresa Santos-Ramírez, M. Eugenia Segura-Jiménez, Melina Lizeth Figueroa-Montes, Daniel A. Jacobo-Velázquez   +4 more
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Vitamin A, vitamin E, iron and zinc status in a cohort of HIV-infected mothers and their uninfected infants

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2014
Introduction We hypothesized that nutritional deficiency would be common in a cohort of postpartum, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected women and their infants.
Jacqueline Pontes Monteiro, Maria Letícia Santos Cruz, Marisa Márcia Mussi-Pinhata, Roberta Garcia Salomão, Alceu Jordão Junior, Jennifer Suzanne Read, José Henrique da Silva Pilotto, Rachel Ann Cohen, Sonia Karolina Stoszek, George Kelly Siberry   +9 more
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Prevalence and determinants of micronutrient deficiencies in malnourished older hospitalized patients

The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
Background and objective: Malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies represent significant concerns in geriatric care, leading to adverse health outcomes in older adults.
Kübra Yilmaz, Rainer Wirth, Diana Daubert, Maryam Pourhassan   +3 more
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Nutritional Implications of Bariatric Surgery on Pregnancy Management—A Narrative Review of the Literature

Medicina, 2023
One in three women of reproductive age is obese. The mainstay treatment for obesity is bariatric surgery, and the following weight reduction results in a decrease in pregnancy adverse effects, including gestational diabetes mellitus, pregnancy-induced ...
Anna Różańska-Walędziak, Maciej Walędziak, Anna Mierzejewska, Ewa Skopińska, Malwina Jędrysik, Beata Chełstowska   +5 more
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Nutritional deficiency in South African adults scheduled for bariatric surgery

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023
BackgroundGlobally, there is a rising trend in obesity, known to increase morbidity and mortality. Metabolic surgery and adequate weight loss decrease mortality but may worsen pre-existing nutrient deficiencies.
Prabash Sadhai, Ankia Coetzee, Ankia Coetzee, Marli Conradie-Smit, Marli Conradie-Smit, C. J. Greyling, Rutger van Gruting, Inge du Toit, Jeanne Lubbe, Mari van de Vyver, Magda Conradie, Magda Conradie   +11 more
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Structural biology of ferritin nanocages

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Ferritin is a conserved iron‐storage protein that sequesters iron as a ferric mineral core within a nanocage, protecting cells from oxidative damage and maintaining iron homeostasis. This review discusses ferritin biology, structure, and function, and highlights recent cryo‐EM studies revealing mechanisms of ferritinophagy, cellular iron uptake, and ...
Eloise Mastrangelo, Flavio Di Pisa
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Suspected outbreak of riboflavin deficiency among populations reliant on food assistance: a case study of drought-stricken Karamoja, Uganda, 2009-2010. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
BACKGROUND: In 2009, a humanitarian response was launched to address a food security and livelihoods crisis in Karamoja, Uganda. During a polio immunization campaign in mid-August 2009, health workers in Nakapiripit District reported a concern about an ...
Erin K Nichols, Leisel E Talley, Nelly Birungi, Amanda McClelland, Elizabeth Madraa, Agnes B Chandia, Jacqueline Nivet, Rafael Flores-Ayala, Mary K Serdula   +8 more
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Enhancing Oncological Care for India's Aging Population: Addressing the Complex Needs of Older Adults With Cancer

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
Aging‐associated physiological and molecular alterations pose significant challenges in cancer management among India's elderly. Limited geriatric oncology expertise, financial constraints, and inadequate specialized care exacerbate disparities. Strategic expansion of insurance coverage, integration of palliative care, and infrastructural advancements ...
Nihanthy D. Sreenath, Mathigatta Shivarudraiah S, Rajath Govind, Kaushik M R   +3 more
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