Our study showed that the mean of recurrent attacks of BPPV in group A (0.2 ± 0.4) was significantly lower than that in group B (1.5 ± 0.7). There was a negative correlation between recurrence ...
DetailsOsteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disorder resulting from a reduction of bone tissue density due to mineral and vitamin deficiency (calcium, vitamin D, and fluoride). The deficiency leads to weakening of the skeleton in older adults, thus causing fractures, most commonly of the spinal cord, hip, and wrists.
DetailsThe micronutrient zinc is a cofactor for antioxidant reactions in myocardial tissue and helps to maintain myocardial structure. In cross-sectional studies, zinc deficiency has frequently been found in patients with heart failure (HF), and investigators have suggested its influence in ongoing pathogenesis consequent to oxidative stress. 1 – …
DetailsDark green vegetables. How could you confirm the cause of Gertrude's nutritional deficiency? a. Do a complete dietary analysis to verify low dietary intake of the suspected nutrient. b. Verify clinical symptoms of anemia (weakness, pallor, fatigue, etc.) c. Perform biochemical tests to show a low level of the nutrient in her body. d. Provide ...
DetailsThis document provides mineral case studies for students to analyze and diagnose nutrient deficiencies in patients. Each case study presents symptoms, and students must identify the corresponding mineral deficiency and provide recommendations. The document includes three case studies with different symptoms and situations. (249)
DetailsFour case studies focus on vitamins and supplements. Case 1: Vitamin D for Cardiovascular Health and Cancer Prevention. Q: HT, a 45-year-old man, is seeking a recommendation for a vitamin D supplement. His brother was recently given a diagnosis of prostate cancer, and HT recalls hearing about the beneficial effects of vitamin D …
Detailsvitamin/mineral deficiency, vitamin/mineral mal-absorption, vitamin B 12, vitamin C, calcium, iron and magnesium. The search was limited to stud-ies involving human subjects published in the English language. Abstracts and book chapters were excluded from the search, although case studies were included given the specificity and
DetailsRecent experimental evidence indicates that vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to DNA damage. Optimizing vitamin and mineral intake by encouraging dietary change, …
DetailsThe deficiency diseases depend on the type of Vitamin B that a person is lacking. Vitamin B1: Deficiency of vitamin B1 causes beriberi, which results in weak muscles and severe weight loss. Acute deficiency can lead to paralysis and cardiac failure. Vitamin B6: Lack of vitamin B6 causes deficiency diseases such as anaemia and certain skin ...
DetailsIn a study including 201 adults with well-documented cobalamin deficiency, approximately 10% of the patients were found to have life-threatening haematological manifestations. 3 Among these were pancytopenia (5%), severe anaemia (defined as a haemoglobin level <6.0 g/dL; 2.5%) and haemolytic anaemia (1.5%). Our patient had …
DetailsCase 1 Analysis Explain the most likely mineral deficiency and identify the common symptoms of the mineral deficiency. Describe the lab work needed to help identify this mineral deficiency. Make recommendations to help correct this deficiency and prevent it in the future. Case 2 Overview Explain the following case study in your …
DetailsVitamin & Mineral Deficiency Case Studies ANSWER SHEET NAME: Deyonce' 1) Disease: Rickets (bowed legs) Vitamin/mineral …
DetailsThe gastrointestinal tract is involved in absorbing nutrients such as fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. Malabsorption refers to impaired nutrient absorption at any point where nutrients are absorbed, and maldigestion refers to impaired nutrient digestion within the intestinal lumen or at the brush border. …
DetailsThe monkey studies used dietary methods to induce vitamin B 12 deficiency, whereas the fruit bat studies used a well-described method involving nitrous oxide (Metz and van der Westhuyzen, 1987). Third, a metabolic interaction between folate and vitamin B 12 is well documented ( Chanarin et al., 1989 ).
DetailsA case-control study in Medicaid patients evaluated 125 patients with vitamin B 12 deficiency compared with 500 control subjects [Force et al. 2003]. More than 18% of patients who received vitamin B 12 supplementation had been given AST with either PPIs or H2RAs over a 12-month period compared with 11% in the control group (odds …
DetailsCancer. Current evidence does not support a role of vitamin and mineral supplements in reducing cancer risk, with some evidence suggesting potential harm. β-Carotene supplementation increased the risk of lung cancer among high risk individuals in two randomised trials. The α-Tocopherol, β-Carotene Cancer Prevention Study reported …
DetailsMalabsorption, weight loss and vitamin/mineral-deficiencies characterize classical celiac disease (CD). This study aimed to assess the nutritional and …
DetailsThe population-dependent reference range is 3.9–5.9 with deficiency being defined as <2.1 µmol/mmol lipids. However, this will overestimate vitamin E status in the presence of pathologically low lipids so uncorrected vitamin E is a more appropriate estimate of tissue levels in this case.
DetailsObjective: This study aimed to investigate the association of maternal first-trimester vitamin D levels and vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy with infant …
DetailsMagnesium deficiency (<0.75 mmol/L) is rare since the kidneys limit urinary excretion of this mineral in cases of low magnesium intake. Nevertheless, in severe cases where there are extremely low intakes or excessive losses of magnesium due to certain medical conditions as chronic alcoholism or the use of certain medications can lead to ...
DetailsThis study explores whether vitamin and mineral deficiency was associated with adherence to recommended supplementation 12 years after RYGB. Materials and methods: The cross-sectional Bariatric Surgery Observation Study (BAROBS) was conducted in 2018-2020 at three hospitals in Central Norway. We report data on 490 patients' self …
DetailsPica has been linked to factors of age, gender, religion, culture, nutritional deficiency, stress, and mental development [ 4 ]. When associated with iron deficiency, it is believed to be a symptom of the deficiency rather than its cause [ 2, 10 ]. Occasionally, pica practices cause other nutritional deficiencies such as hypokalemia (clay and ...
DetailsStudies were required to be conducted in countries classified as "very high" on the 2017 Human Development Index. 13 Eligible populations included community …
DetailsView Case Studies ANSWER SHEET.docx from BIOL MISC at Georgia Highlands College. Vitamin & Mineral Deficiency Case Studies ANSWER SHEET NAME: Elizabeth Holder 1) Disease: Rickets Vitamin/mineral
DetailsIodine is a mineral nutrient essential for the regulation of a variety of key physiological functions including metabolism and brain development and function in children and adults. As such, iodine intake and status within populations is an area of concern and research focus. This paper will review recently published studies that focus on the ...
DetailsA mineral deficiency occurs when your body doesn't obtain or absorb the required amount of a mineral. The human body requires different amounts of each mineral to stay healthy. Specific needs ...
DetailsBackground Adipose tissue is significantly involved in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Vitamin D can affect both adipogenesis and inflammation. The aim of this …
DetailsVitamin/Mineral Deficiency and Toxicity Directions: Read each of these 10 case studies and using your notes, textbook, the internet, and the resource below determine what vitamin or mineral the patient is either deficient or toxic in. Once you have completed this, submit this document with your answers filled into the blanks to …
DetailsIn one case–control study of diet and cancer, vitamin B6 deficiency was associated with prostate cancer 68. A significantly lower risk of lung cancer was found in men with higher serum B6 levels ...
DetailsCase Study 1: Iron Deficiency Anemia Patient Profile: A 32-year-old , vegan, presents with fatigue, shortness of breath, and pale skin. Diagnosis: Iron deficiency anemia Explanation: Iron is a critical mineral necessary for the production of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to tissues.
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