Vitamin E deficiency induces axonal degeneration in mouse hippocampal neurons.
Several lines of evidence demonstrate the relationship between vitamin E deficiency and cognitive dysfunction in rodent models, but little is known about the underlying mechanisms.
K. Fukui+7 more
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Evidence for the Necessity to Systematically Assess Micronutrient Status Prior to Bariatric Surgery [PDF]
Background: Bariatric surgery has been proven the most effective treatment of morbid obesity, but micronutrient deficiency following bariatric surgery is a major concern.
Ernst, Barbara+3 more
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Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements containing different amounts of zinc along with diarrhea and malaria treatment increase iron and vitamin A status and reduce anemia prevalence, but do not affect zinc status in young Burkinabe children : a cluster-randomized trial [PDF]
Background: We assessed the effects of providing a package of interventions including small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) containing 0, 5 or 10 mg zinc and illness treatment to Burkinabe children from 9 to 18 months of age, on ...
Abbeddou, Souheila+5 more
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Deficiencies of the microelements, folate and vitamin B12 in women of the child bearing ages in Gorgan, Northern Iran [PDF]
Background: The deficiencies of folic acid, vitamin B12, and microelements during pregnancy may affect the health of newborns. Objectives: To assess the serum levels of folate, vitamin B12, iron, zinc and copper in healthy women of the childbearing ages ...
Behnampour, N.+2 more
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Serum vitamin D decreases during chemotherapy: an Australian prospective cohort study [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Vitamin D plays an important role in bone and muscle function, and cell prolifera-tion. The impact of chemotherapy and associated behavioural changes such as fatigue and sun avoidance on vit-amin D (25(OH) D) is unknown.
Isenring, Elisabeth+9 more
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Vitamin E deficiency decreases long-chain PUFA in zebrafish (Danio rerio).
α-Tocopherol is a required, lipid-soluble antioxidant that protects PUFA. We hypothesized that α-tocopherol deficiency in zebrafish compromises PUFA status.
K. Lebold+7 more
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Assessment of Risk Factors of Septic Complications of the Puerperium [PDF]
Postpartum purulent-septic complications (PPSC) and their problems are most urgent for modern obstetrics due to their significant frequency. Maternal sepsis is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality around the world, accounting for about one ...
Feyta, Y. (Yuliya), Pyrohova, V. (Vira)
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Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among healthy adolescents.
BACKGROUND Although vitamin D deficiency has been documented as a frequent problem in studies of young adults, elderly persons, and children in other countries, there are limited data on the prevalence of this nutritional deficiency among healthy US ...
Catherine M. Gordon+4 more
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Effect of vitamin D3 supplement in glycemic control of pediatrics with type 1 diabetes mellitus and vitamin D deficiency [PDF]
Background: Glycemic control prevents microvascular complications in patients with type I diabetes mellitus such as retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy that influences quality of life.
Fatahi, N.+3 more
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The effect of vitamin E deficiency on some platelet membrane properties.
The effects of alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) deficiency on membrane properties of platelets were studied to determine if vitamin E has a measureable stabilizing role in biological membranes.
J C Whitin+3 more
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