Vitamin c and the common cold
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This document summarizes research on vitamin C and its role in relation to the common cold. It discusses vitamin C's functions in the body, food sources of vitamin C, deficiency symptoms, RDA guidelines, studies on vitamin C supplements reducing cold symptoms and duration, conflicting evidence from clinical trials, and the need for more research, especially regarding children. Meta-analyses found vitamin C supplements reduced colds in athletes but not the general population. Experts believe current evidence only supports limited benefits of cold remedies.
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Critical Review of Intervention Studies Worksheet CAIS (sample answers): http://www.slideshare.net/NCCMT/critical-review-of-intervention-studies-worksheet-cais-sample-answers
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Impact of DM and its control on the risk of developing TB in Taiwan
This study investigated the impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) and its control on the risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB) using Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database. The results showed that: (1) DM significantly increased the risk of TB and this effect persisted for at least 5 years, (2) the risk of TB was higher with worse DM control as measured by hospital admissions and medication doses, (3) better adherence to anti-DM medication was protective against TB. The study suggests that controlling DM may help prevent some cases of TB.
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This study assessed the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among 192 bank employees in Puducherry, India. The prevalence of hypertension was found to be 44.3%, with 55% being previously known cases and 45% newly diagnosed. Risk factors found to be significantly associated with hypertension included older age (over 40), alcohol use, adding extra salt while eating, and less physical activity of under 2 hours per week. The study provides valuable information on the risk factors for hypertension among this occupational group.
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The Journal of Infectious Diseases has been published continuously since 1904 and describes itself as "the premier global journal for original research on infectious diseases". Research published in the JID includes studies in microbiology, immunology, epidemiology, and related disciplines, on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases; on the microbes that cause them; and on disorders of host immune responses. JID is an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
The Sydney Sexual Health Centre Journal Club allows our team to stay up-to-date with what is being published in the field of sexual health. Staff members take turns to read, review and share the contents of an allocated journal. Journal Club encourages knowledge sharing and discussion about topics raised. Journal club vitamin D deficency
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The DANISH trial investigated whether implanting an ICD in patients with non-ischemic heart failure reduced mortality. Over 67 months of follow-up:
1) ICD implantation did not provide an overall survival benefit compared to usual care.
2) The risk of sudden cardiac death was halved with an ICD.
3) Younger patients and those receiving CRT may benefit more from an ICD.
4) ICDs were associated with device-related complications but reduced inappropriate shocks compared to earlier studies. The trial adds to understanding ICD benefits in non-ischemic heart failure.
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- Humans are not able to synthesize vitamin C due to lack of gulonolactone oxidase which is that last enzyme in the vitamin C synthetic pathway (1). The L-isomer is biologically active in humans (1). Other animals that cannot synthesize vitamin C include: primates, fruit bats, guinea pigs, and some birds (1).
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