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Xerophthalmia In urban Slum Children Of Delhi
Research question: What is the prevalence of xerophthalmia in urban slum children of Delhi? Objectives: 1. To determine the prevalence of xerophthalmia 2. To describe the prevalence by age, sex and parents literacy status.
Kumar Avdhesh +3 more
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The objective was to describe the clinical characteristics and the frequency of the ANA/DFS70 autoantibodies in patients affected by undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) in a tertiary hospital in Colombia.
D. Rincón-Riaño +4 more
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Food Fortification: Strategy to Combat Hidden Hunger: A Systematic Review
Food fortification involves adding essential vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, iodine, vitamin A, and folic acid) to staple foods such as salt, wheat flour, rice, and oil. ABSTRACT Hidden hunger or micronutrient deficiency, affects over two billion people worldwide, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries. This global problem impacts nearly a
Gaurav Chaudhary +2 more
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Conjunctival mucus ferning in hypovitaminosis A
The ocular ferning test was used to qualitatively assess mucus function in early stages of xerophthalmia. The results indicate that inspite of histological evidence of loss of goblet cells in the early stages, mucous function and production is sufficient
Edward D, Mascarenhas F
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Vitamin A deficiency: case report [PDF]
We describe a case of primary vitamin A deficiency presenting with ocular manifestations, treated with 100,000 IU vitamin A oral dose and 5,000 UI vitamin A eyedrops evolving to complete resolution of the ocular findings.Relatamos um caso de deficiência ...
Alvarenga, Lênio Souza +4 more
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ABSTRACT Pulses are edible seeds of legume plants, but they are distinct from legumes because they are dried seeds before consumption. Because of their economic value and high nutritional content, pulses are integral to diets worldwide. Various pulses such as Macrotyloma uniflorum (horse gram), Glycine max (soybeans), Pisum sativum (field peas), Lens ...
Preeti Semwal +5 more
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Coexistence of pulmonary sarcoidosis and primary Sjögren’s syndrome [PDF]
The paper describes a case of a rare coexistence of primary Sjögren’s syndrome (PSS) and sarcoidosis in a 41-year-old female with histologically verified lung and locomotor system diseases and keratoconjunctivitis sicca.
V Yu Myachikova +9 more
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Background Lacrimo‐auriculo‐dento‐digital (LADD) syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutations in one of the three genes: fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), FGFR3, or FGF10.
Young Hye Ryu +3 more
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Projecting the benefits of golden rice in the Philippines [PDF]
Golden Rice has been genetically engineered to produce beta-carotene in the endosperm of the grain. It could improve the vitamin A status of deficient food consumers, especially women and children in the developing world.
Qaim, Matin, Zimmermann, Roukayatou
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Advancing Surgical Practice With Mixed Reality: Current Innovations and Future Prospects
Mixed reality technology is realizing advanced virtual‐physical environment fusion with potential to apply in surgical practice. This review analyzes English‐language literature on mixed reality‐assisted surgery to summarize its technical frameworks and clinical applications, while evaluating its feasibility and clinical value, and discussing current ...
Yifan Ke, Kunpeng Hu
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