anemia Articles
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Mdm4 (Mdmx) regulates p53-induced growth arrest and neuronal cell death during early embryonic mouse development
We report here the characterization of a mutant mouse line with a specific gene trap event in the Mdm4 locus. Absence of Mdm4 expression results in embryonic lethality (10.5 days postcoitum [dpc]), which was rescued by transferring the Mdm4 mutation into a Trp53-null background. Mutant embryos were characterized by overall growth deficiency, anemia, improper neural tube closure, and dilation of ...
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Ethnopharmacological study of medicinal plants used in Douala City (Littoral region), Cameroon
From ancient times, the applied use of herbs has been common among indigenous people throughout the world. This study consists of valuing the traditional natural heritage of the Douala region, through an ethnobotany’s study that has been conducted to collect as much information as possible about therapeutic uses of plants. This survey was done through semi-structured interviews of ...
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Enzyme induction and histopathology elucidate AhR vs. non‐AhR mediated effects of aroclor 1268 in American mink (Neovison vison)
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) concentrations reported in preferred prey and blubber of bottlenose dolphins from the Turtle‐Brunswick River Estuary (TBRE, Georgia, USA) suggests the potential for adverse effects. However, PCBs in TBRE dolphins are primarily derived from Aroclor 1268, and predicting toxic effects of Aroclor 1268 is uncertain due to the mixture's unique composition and ...
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Mitigating Bias in AI: Holding Innovation to a Higher Standard
When it comes to building equitable, quality AI, prioritizing diverse data sets needs to be embedded in a developer’s DNA – rather than a “nice to have,” it should be a deliberate framework in which AI is built. Before deploying an algorithm to patients, it should be rigorously evaluated under both common and rare scenarios to ensure it performs as intended and ...
By AiCure
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Vitamins: Types and Their Functions
Vitamin A: Helps body growth and tissue repair, helps with eye health, fights bacteria to avoid infection, protects epithelial tissue health, and promotes bone and tooth development. Vitamin B1: Promotes the metabolism of carbohydrates, maintains a healthy nervous system, stabilizes appetite, stimulates growth and maintains good muscle condition. Vitamin B2: Promotes the metabolism of ...
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Snail (Archachatina marginata) pie: a nutrient rich snack for school-age children and young mothers
This study examined the moisture, protein, ash and iron composition of beef and fresh indigenous land snail and the sensory properties of their pies. The edible parts of the snail (Archachatina marginata) and beef and their pies were analysed using standard methods. The beef and beef pies served as controls. The snail and its pie had higher (p Keywords: land snails, snail pie, Archachatina ...
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Food-based strategy to improve iron status of pregnant women in Nigeria
The study determined the effect of daily consumption of periwinkle on the iron status of pregnant women. One hundred and twenty pregnant women in their second trimester who were anaemic were selected from the antenatal clinic of the Bishop Shanahan Hospital, Nsukka, Nigeria. The women were randomly assigned to two groups – test group (TG) n = 60 and control group (CG) n = 60. Women in the TG ...
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What to Expect with the Acessa® Procedure
If your doctor has talked to you about the Acessa® procedure, chances are you’ve been living with fibroids and the symptoms that come along with them—symptoms like extreme periods, stomach swelling and bloating, leg and back pain, stomach and pelvic pain, digestive issues, anemia, pain during sex, and frequent urination. Ugh. No wonder you’re looking for relief. ...
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Adenocarcinomas and Their Often Misleading Symptoms When Dyspepsia Is an Indication of Cancer - Case Study
Medical History Jane is a 40-year-old, married mother of two teenage boys. She teaches at the local elementary school and has been in good health for most of her life. She has no surgical history. Her most severe ailment up to this point has been the flu at age 27. Her students are first-graders; they are often difficult to control. She also experiences the normal stresses of raising ...
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Bacterial Coldwater Disease
Synonyms Rainbow Trout Fry Syndrome (RTFS) Bacterial fry anemia Low temperature disease Peduncle disease Saddleback Tail-rot Systemic myxobacteriosis Cause of the Disease Bacterial Coldwater Disease (BCWD) is caused by Flavobacterium psychrophilum, also known as Flexibacter psychrophilus and Cytophaga psychrophila. There may be strain differences among isolates but their importance ...
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A new article in JAMA reports self-blood glucose monitoring for type 2 diabetes is not necessary
According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC report 2017; 30.3 million Americans – 9.4 percent of the U.S. population had diabetes in 2015. Home blood glucose monitoring is useful to determine the daily adjustments in treatment or insulin intake. It is advised to follow doctor's recommendations about how often to test the glucose levels. According to an article published ...
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Effect of anaemia on cognitive function in children
Study was carried out on 150 school going children to study the relationship between iron deficiency anaemia and cognitive function. Children's were grouped into moderate anaemic, mild anaemic and non-anaemic. Haemoglobin levels were estimated by cyanmethaemoglobin method. Results indicate that 53.33% were mild anaemic, 12% moderate anaemic and 34.67% non-anaemic. Results significantly (p ...
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The Hidden Dangers and Facts of Cryotherapy: How to Remain Safe and Get Health benefits too
While cryotherapy or frost therapy has been used for millennia, the new cryotherapy center fad that's become popular in salon culture has come under scrutiny when a 24-year-old woman who worked at a cryohealth center in Las Vegas was found dead after using a cryo chamber at work. Learn more about cryotherapy, what it claims to do for the body, and whether or not it can be safely used. The ...
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Huateng Pharma Supplies Some Intermediates of CDK4/6 Inhibitors for Treatment of Advanced Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women, impacting 2.1 million women each year, and also causes the greatest number of cancer-related deaths among women. In 2018, it is estimated that 627,000 women died from breast cancer – that is approximately 15% of all cancer deaths among women. While breast cancer rates are higher among women in more developed regions, rates are ...
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Your Invitation to the Open Marriage of FHIR, BPM+ Health and Medical Algorithms
While open relationships can be problematic, combining the open standards FHIR and BPM+ Health with Medical Algorithms is a match made in heaven. This combination has the potential to revolutionize healthcare. To see why this statement is true, let’s first introduce the participants. ...
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Tragedy of Toyama prefecture
More than 1000 years ago in central Japan local miners began to extract precious metals. During the centuries gold, lead, silver, and copper were extracting from the Kamioka mine of Toyama Prefecture. In 1904-1905, the Russo-Japanese War broke out; another 10 years later, Japan entered the First World War. The country badly needed metals, especially in zinc - for making armor, aircraft, and ...
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Breaking Barriers – Past and Current: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Clarice Reid, Pioneer in Sickle Cell Research, Biomark Diagnostics
Dr. Clarice Reid was a trailblazer in the field of sickle cell disease, dedicating her life and career to improving the lives of those affected by this debilitating genetic blood disorder. As a pioneering black woman in the field of medicine and science, Dr. Reid’s work has made a significant impact on our understanding of this condition and has paved the way for the development of ...
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Non-cancer disease mortality and risk analysis among medical X-ray workers in China
The non-cancer disease mortality (1950-1995) among 27 011 medical diagnostic X-ray workers was compared to that of 25 782 other medical specialists employed between 1950 and 1980 to provide evidence of human non-cancer disease death produced by protracted and fractionated exposure to ionising radiation and assess the resultant non-cancer disease death risk. The total non-cancer disease mortality ...
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7 Medical Calculators for Celiac Disease Diagnosis - Case Study
This case study is presented to highlight how medical calculators can be useful clinical decision making tools for celiac disease diagnosis. Throughout the discussion, links to medical calculators that healthcare providers can use are provided. Incorporating these resources into a clinician’s workflow can lead to better outcomes through more accurate diagnoses and better management for this ...
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HBOT for Complementary Therapy
If you’re considering HBOT, it’s important to understand the benefits and risks this therapy entails. The treatment should be discussed with a certified healthcare professional to develop a plan of action based on scientific evidence and tailored to your exact condition. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be used as complementary therapy to address several medical problems. The theory ...
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