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Heavy metal intoxication [PDF]
Although some debate exists with regards to the subject, elements which are classified under ‘heavy metals’ have come to be those which pose a threat to humans in terms of toxicity.
Blundell, Renald, Scicluna, Chiara
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Abstract Chronic kidney disease–mineral and bone disorder (CKD‐MBD) is a major complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), characterized by disruptions in mineral metabolism, abnormal bone turnover and vascular calcification, which collectively increase the risk of fractures and cardiovascular disease.
Alief Waitupu+4 more
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Tumor-induced osteomalacia: Easing the diagnosis with fibroblast growth factor 23
Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO), is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome resulting in bone pain, muscle weakness, and recurrent fractures. Hypophosphatemia, hyperphosphaturia, low 1, 25 dihydroxyVitamin D, and normal serum calcium are noted.
Mala Dharmalingam, Lohit Kumbar
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Vitamin D supplementation does not improve human skeletal muscle contractile properties in insufficient young males [PDF]
Vitamin D may be a regulator of skeletal muscle function, although human trials investigating this hypothesis are limited to predominantly elderly populations.
Close, Graeme L+7 more
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The Vertebral Column of Flatfish: A Review
ABSTRACT Flatfish (Pleuronectiformes) encompass fascinating fish species known for their high gastronomical value, rearing performances, and market prices, which attract both economic and scientific interest. Despite these attributes, flatfish exhibit unique morphological, developmental, and biological features, as well as distinctive swimming ...
A. M. de Azevedo+5 more
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Hearing loss and fluctuating hearing levels in X-linked hypophosphataemic osteomalacia [PDF]
Background and objective: X-linked hypophosphataemic osteomalacia is the most common of the genetically determined forms of osteomalacia. The occurrence of hearing loss in X-linked hypophosphataemic osteomalacia has been known since 1984.
Gürtler, N.+3 more
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Validation of a novel scoring system for changes in skeletal manifestations of hypophosphatasia in newborns, infants, and children: The Radiographic Global Impression of Change scale [PDF]
Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is the heritable metabolic disease characterized by impaired skeletal mineralization due to low activity of the tissue-nonspecific isoenzyme of alkaline phosphatase.
Fujita, Kenji P+4 more
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Tumor-induced osteomalacia causing by phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor of the foot is exceedingly rare, thus may bring great challenges to the timely and proper diagnosis and treatment of clinicians.
Shuzhong Liu+6 more
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Vitamin A and Its Related Diseases
Vitamin, an essential micronutrient, is pivotal in human growth, development, immune function, and vision. Deficiency in VA disrupts growth and development in children and increases susceptibility to infectious diseases, such as respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.
Shuhan Rao+4 more
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Long-term Observation of Osteomalacia Caused by Adefovir-Induced Fanconi’s Syndrome [PDF]
A 64-year-old man suffering polyarthralgia and bone pain was referred to our hospital. Renal dysfunction, hypophosphatemia and increased levels of bone alkaline phosphatase were found.
Ebara, Hirotaka+9 more
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