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Aug 13, 2008 |
Abstract |
From vitamin D to hormone D: Fundamentals of the vitamin D endocrine system essential for good health - Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Aug 2008
Suggesting the nutritional guidelines for vitamin D3 intake be reevaluated, since our understanding of its “biological sphere of influence” has broadened at least 9-fold, from the target organs required for calcium homeostasis (intestine, bone, kidney, and parathyroid), to at least 36 organs. [Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Aug 2008] |
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Aug 13, 2008 |
Article,Events |
Inflammation and Immunologic Symposium To Explore New Research In Chronic Diseases – August 30 to Sept 2, Pittsburgh
Experts at this symposium will explore research linking the continuous inflammation involved in many chronic diseases not to pathogens but to a non-pathogen perpetuated inflammatory response arising from the body's own cells. |
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Aug 13, 2008 |
Article,ClinicalTrial,Events |
Two new experimental Alzheimer’s drug trials now recruiting patient/caregiver teams in the U.S. – One in 30 locations and one in 28 locations
Target participation: more than 650 patients with diagnosis of probable Alzheimer’s or (for the second trial only) memory problems that may be a sign of Alzheimer’s. |
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Aug 12, 2008 |
Abstract |
Association of Duration and Severity of Diabetes Mellitus with Mild Cognitive Impairment - Source: Archives of Neurology, August 2008
Mayo study of a population ages 70 to 89 suggests an association of mild cognitive impairment (a transitional stage between normal aging & dementia) with earlier onset, longer duration, and greater severity of diabetes. [Source: Archives of Neurology, August 2008] |
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Aug 04, 2008 |
Abstract |
Plasma Vitamin C Level, Fruit and Vegetable Consumption, and the Risk of New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The European Prospective Investigation of Cancer–Norfolk Prospective Study [Source: Archives of Internal Medicine, Jul 28, 2008]
12-year tracking of 22,000 adults strongly links higher vitamin C level in blood (and to a lesser degree, greater fruit and vegetable intake) to a substantially lower risk of type 2 diabetes. [Source: Archives of Internal Medicine, Jul 28, 2008] |
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Aug 04, 2008 |
Abstract |
Low-Fat Dietary Pattern and Risk of Treated Diabetes Mellitus in Postmenopausal Women: The Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Dietary Modification Trial - Source: Archives of Internal Medicine, Jul 28, 2008
An 8-year low-fat diet among 19,541 generally healthy postmenopausal women showed no evidence of reducing type 2 diabetes risk vs. usual diet. But weight loss may be an important risk-reducer. Source: Archives of Internal Medicine, Jul 28, 2008 |
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Aug 04, 2008 |
Abstract |
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in African American Women - Source: Archives of Internal Medicine, Jul 28, 2008
Long-term tracking of 44,000 women finds: Type 2 diabetes risk rises with a combination of higher sugary soft drink consumption & greater body mass index. Higher fruit drink consumption (except for orange and grapefruit juice) is linked to higher diabetes risk regardless of body mass index. Full article available free online. [Source: Archives of Internal Medicine, Jul 28, 2008] |
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Aug 04, 2008 |
Abstract |
What initiates the formation of senile plaques? The origin of Alzheimer-like dementias in capillary hemorrhages - Source: Medical Hypotheses, Sep 2008
The proposal that plaques form at the sites of bleeding from the brain's tiny blood vessels explains many things: e.g., why oxidative stress/cardiovascular disease are associated with Alzheimer's, why antioxidants and other vascular-protective factors protect against dementia. [Source: Medical Hypotheses, Sep 2008] |
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Aug 04, 2008 |
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Dietary Calcium Intake and Risks of Stroke, Its Subtypes, and Coronary Heart Disease in Japanese. The JPHC Study Cohort I - Source: Stroke, July 17, 2008
13-year study of 14,526 people ages 40 to 59 (in four groups based on amount of calcium intake) found 31% lower stroke risk in highest dairy calcium group vs. lowest. No significant calcium-cardiovascular disease association was found. Source: Stroke, July 17, 2008 |
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Aug 01, 2008 |
Abstract |
Deficiency of Sunlight and Vitamin D
"Fortification of foods and advice on sensible sun exposure are urgently needed," states Dr. Holick, an endocrinologist and vitamin D expert at Boston University Medical Center. |
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