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Contenido de calcio, fibra dietaria y fitatos en diversas harinas de cereales, pseudocereales y otros

El contenido de calcio (Ca) y de compuestos que afectan su absorción son relevantes en dietas ricas en harinas integrales y frutos secos, tanto en vegetarianos estrictos, individuos con intolerancia a lácteos, como en celíacos. Se determinaron Ca, fibra dietaria y perfil de inositoles fosfato (IP) en ...

Perfil bioquímico en sangre de cordón en prematuros extremos y crecimiento fetal

Rev. chil. pediatr; 87 (4), 2016
Introducción: Con mayor aporte de proteínas y energía en la primera semana se ha observado hipofosfemia en prematuros extremos. Los menores niveles de fósforo se han presentado en prematuros con antecedentes de restricción de crecimiento intrauterino. Objetivos: Caracterizar los niveles plasmáticos...

Primary Hyperparathyroidism: The Influence of Bone Marrow Adipose Tissue on Bone Loss and of Osteocalcin on Insulin Resistance

Clinics; 71 (8), 2016
OBJECTIVES: Bone marrow adipose tissue has been associated with low bone mineral density. However, no data exist regarding marrow adipose tissue in primary hyperparathyroidism, a disorder associated with bone loss in conditions of high bone turnover. The objective of the present study was to investigate ...

Utilidad del factor de crecimiento fibroblástico 23 en la prevención de enfermedades cardiovasculares en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica

Rev. colomb. cardiol; 23 (4), 2016
El factor de crecimiento de fibroblastos 23 es una proteína recientemente descubierta, producida por osteocitos y cuya función principal es regular la homeostasis del fosfato y del calcio en el metabolismo mineral óseo. Algunos estudios han encontrado evidencia que sugiere la asociación entre el aume...

Are patients with lichen planus really prone to urolithiasis? Lichen planus and urolithiasis

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose to investigate whether patients with lichen planus (LP) are really prone to urolithiasis or not. Patients and Methods We performed a prospective analysis of 40 patients diagnosed with lichen planus (LP) (group I), and 40 volunteers did not have LP before (group II). Participants were...

Perfil de riesgo litogénico en pacientes con urolitiasis en Paraguay

Rev. méd. Chile; 144 (6), 2016
The lithogenic risk profile is a graphical representation of metabolic factors and urinary saturation involved in the stone formation with their respective critical values. Aim: To determine the lithogenic risk profile in patients with urolithiasis. Material and Methods: Personal data such as anthropomet...

Effects of seasonal variations and collection methods on the mineral composition of propolis from Apis mellifera Linnaeus Beehives

Braz. j. biol; 76 (2), 2016
Abstract The effects of seasonal variations and the methods of collection of propolis produced by Africanized honey bees Apis mellifera Linnaeus, 1758, on the composition of constituent minerals such as magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), and potassium (K) were e...

Calcium intake: good for the bones but bad for the heart? An analysis of clinical studies

ABSTRACT The proper dietary calcium intake and calcium supplementation, when indicated, are important factors in the acquisition of peak bone mass during youth and in the prevention of fractures in old age. In addition to its deposition in bone, calcium confers an increase in its resistance and exhibits ...

Differences in the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and hip fractures in nursing home residents and independently living elderly

ABSTRACT Objective To compare the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and fracture history in nursing home residents and community-dwelling elderly subjects and to explore the association of vitamin D levels with various characteristics. Materials and methods Sixty-six nursing home residents and 139 com...

The history of the parathyroid surgery

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 43 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT The authors conducted a review of the major aspects of progression of knowledge about the surgical treatment of hyperparathyroidism. Through literature review, we analyzed articles on the history of the evolution of anatomical, physiological, pathological and surgical knowledge of the parathyroi...