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Objective: Scurvy, vitamin C deficiency, is seldom reported in the modern era. We sought to determine the morbidity and mortality of gastrointestinal surgery in patients with scurvy.
Methods: Patients admitted to Indiana University Health University Hospital between 2012-2013 who underwent surgery and were identified to have scurvy (serum vitamin C≤1.0 mg/dL), were included in this study. Data regarding demographics, surgical procedures, post-operative course, and relevant biochemical markers were collected and a descriptive analysis was performed using SPSS version 15®
Possible neuroprotective properties of Exenatide (a GLP-1 analog) have been described in patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). In PD patients treated with Exenatide was reported not only significant improvement in motor performance, but also significant reduction in body weight, raising the issue of whether the improvement in motor performance was to be ascribed exclusively to treatment with Exenatide or whether it was also induced by body weight loss. We therefore decided to monitor a severely obese, young female PD patient on treatment with Liraglutide (GLP-1 analog used for the treatment of obesity in compliance with the relevant guidelines) for 6 months...
As of August 12, 2018, health organizations [1-3] and clinical entities [4-5] have recommended eating more chicken to reduce risk prevalence and postpone or prevent the genesis of Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) and stroke, reasoning that chicken contains lower amounts of cholesterol than corned beef.
Human antioxidant enzymes play a crucial role in cellular defence and protect the cell against ROS. While oxygen metabolism is essential to life on the one hand, it has also long-term toxic effects. The decreasing of enzyme activities is known to be along with aging. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in the enzyme activities due to aging, as well as the effect of oxygen free radicals...
ATS are synthetic compounds belonging to the class of stimulants that excite the Central Nervous System (CNS) to produce adrenaline-like effects such as amphetamine, methamphetamine, fenethylline, methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine. ATS are the second most commonly consumed illicit drugs after cannabis worldwide.
Background and purpose: The use of palm oil in human food is widely debated. Some believe that this oil is unfit for consumption because it would promote the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. For other authors on the other hand, palm oil is rich in compounds which give it enormous beneficial properties for the consumer. It is in this context of debate on palm oil that this study takes place...
This review covers various facets of Nigerian indigenous food potentials, particularly for addressing nutritional needs of persons in Internally Displaced Persons’ Camps (I. D. P. Camps). These Nigerian indigenous foods includes: Beverages, milk and milk products/agunts, porridges, condiments or fermented spices, pastries, fried foods, steam-cooked foods, smoked fish and meat, roasted meat and also oils...
Crohn's disease is a recurrent, chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract with an increasing worldwide prevalence. This disease is due to a complex interaction between genetic susceptibility, environmental factors and altered gut microflora. It significantly affects the morbidity and quality of life of individuals from all age groups from childhood to old age...
Objective: To produce complementary foods from malted and/or fermented FARO 44 rice cultivar combined with soybean and evaluate its microbiological, essential dietary minerals and amino acids composition. Targeting the nutritional and economic challenges faced by many people.
Methods: Paddy of FARO 44 rice cultivar and soybean (Glycine max) were obtained from good sources. Malting and fermentation were carried out on the rice and flours obtained from the rice were further formulated with a processed soybean flour...
The study investigated effects of processing conditions on the kulikuli snack produced from groundnuts contaminated with pre-determined level of aflatoxin, and also assessed the toxicological effect of the kulikuli on albino rats. Samples of aflatoxin-free groundnuts were initially spiked with 501.99 and 36.19 mg kg-1 Aflatoxins B1 (AFB1) and B2 (AFB2) before being roasted at 120-180 °C for 30-130 min. The treated and untreated samples were processed into kulikuli...
During pregnancy many metabolic changes occur, whether it is about gestational diabetes or pre-pregnancy diabetes. The estimated energy requirement during pregnancy, in women with gestational diabetes, is not different from that of non-diabetic pregnant women; the dietary modifications has the role of avoiding glycemic excursions and excessive weight gain. The pregnant woman with diabetes should take special care to ensure that it is adequate in macro- and micro-nutrients...
Obesity is defined as "an excessive deposit of Body Fat (BF) which may result in adverse metabolic consequences, may impair short and long term physical health. The aim of the study is to assess the impact dietary modification strategy on the quality of life of obese adults attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano. ...
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are major complications of type 2 diabetes, causing a great financial burden to family and society. Our study is to evaluate the risk factors of DFU and the correlation between blood and lipid indices in patients with DFU. ...
Background: We set ourselves the objective to highlight the therapeutic effect of the implications of a disease-specific diet in interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome patients and to collect subjective impressions of the diet directly from the patients. We also aimed to critically analyze the many dietary suggestions available for BPS patients and select the simple, easy-to-follow that would make their lives easier. ...
CD36 is a surface marker found on platelets, monocytes, adipocytes, hepatocytes, and some epithelial cells. This transmembrane receptor protein plays a crucial role in various biological processes, including lipid metabolism and inflammation-related pathways. ...
We present the case of a 24-year-old newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic person with NAFLD and hyperlipidaemia. Intensive glucose management and weight loss normalized HbA1c and liver function tests. This report illustrates the impact of a comprehensive diabetes management inducing diabetes remission and reversion of NAFLD. ...
Diabetes mellitus and obesity are major health issues in India. Prevalence studies have estimated that around 6–12% of urban and 2–3% of rural Indians are diabetic. Type II diabetes (NIDDM) is the most common type of diabetes. It is associated with older age, obesity, family history, physical inactivity, and ethnicity [1]. ...
The global population is growing at an alarming rate, leading to a shortage of land and food resources. As a result, there is a need to find alternative sources of food. Edible insects have gained significant attention due to their economic and environmental benefits, as well as their potential in various industries. ...
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