Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble secosteriods responsible for enhancing intestinal absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate and zinc. Vitamin D plays a vital role in bone metabolism and seems to have some anti-inflammatory and Immune-modulating properties. In addition, recent epidemiologic studies have observed relationships between low vitamin D levels and multiple diseases, as well as the need for vitamin D supplementation in breastfed infants and the elderly. Vitamin D is a hormone
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at risk for osteoporosis if there is familial history of the disease. However, research has shown that the risk of the disease and the effects of the disease can be reduced if people participate in weight bearing aerobic exercise, take calcium and vitamin D supplements and, for postmenopausal women, take hormone supplements. According to the readings I found, once osteoporosis is established, it is difficult to treat. So, preventative efforts are of greatest importance. Parents need to assure that
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Introduction Through this lab, we are trying to find out if 6 drops of the enzyme pectinase, 6 drops of the enzyme cellulose, 3 drops of each enzyme, or 6 drops of distilled water with be most effective in creating apple juice when mixed with 50 grams of apple sauce and then filtered. With that, we need to figure out which will be most cost effective so that the apple juice company knows which substance will benefit them the most. We are aware that pectinase costs $50 per liter and Cellulase costs
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box also recommends regular monitoring of INR. Another common side effect also called Coumadin-Induced skin necrosis (CISN) is the condition in which the subcutaneous tissue dies (necrosis) because of a protein C deficiency associated with anti-vitamin K anticoagulants. This is a fairly rare side effect but can be very serious. It is associated with large loading doses and is most commonly found in obese women. The first signs are redness and pain and would typically occur between three to ten
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development of Heparin almost 100 years ago signified the start of a century of chemical discovery and development in the field of anticoagulation that has peaked in the last 25 years. Following the development of Heparin, scientists next developed Vitamin K Antagonists (VKA's), such as Coumadin, which gave an oral option for anticoagulation but they were not without side effects. Nearly 30 years passed before chemists came up with the next step forward in anticoagulation, low-molecular-weight-heparin
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Bone is composed of two different components. Collagen which is a protein that creates the woven like framework. Collagen also helps bones become flexible. Bones are also made of Calcium, which strengths them. Osteoclasts are responsible for breaking down old bone, while osteoblasts are responsible for replacing them with new bones. Bone remodeling consists of removing the old bone and replacing it with new bone. There are three phases that occur during this process. Resorption, which is basically
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It contains a number of anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties that are used to ward off infection. The best way to use apple cider vinegar is as a mouth wash. You can add a few drops of apple cider vinegar to warm water and use it to rinse out your entire mouth. Make sure you hold the mixture in your mouth for a few minutes. In order to see the best results, you should rinse with the mixture after every meal. Ginger and Lemon Tea Ginger is included in teas because
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Have you ever felt some difficulties with making small movements such as standing, sitting, walking, or even lifting an object of the ground? So you may have osteoporosis. It is a serious public health problem. Actually it is called the silent disease, because it occurs without symptoms[1]. People usually do not realize that they have the disease until a bone breaks[2]. This breakage or fracture is often the first sign of osteoporosis[3]. Before beginning with its characteristics and who is most
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What clinical manifestations would you expect to see when assessing this patient? The major risk factors for hip fracture are osteoporosis, cardiovascular and fall in the elderly. The client usually reports a sudden onset of hip pain in the groin, after a fall, and pain radiating to the lateral hip, buttock, or knee. Many clients lose the ability walk, but in some instances the client with a minimally impacted facture may continue to bear weight. If a displaced fracture is present, the client
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Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become brittle. Once an individual develops this condition, she is more susceptible to bone fractures and breaks. One of the main causes of this condition is a diet that lacks calcium and vitamin D. Also, certain populations are more prone to develop this degenerative disease. For example, women tend to suffer from osteoporosis more than men. And in particular, women who do not receive adequate amounts of the above mentioned nutrients are more likely
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