Results: 58

Déficit de micronutrientes en pacientes con cirrosis

Hepatología; 5 (3), 2024
Introducción. La deficiencia de vitaminas y micronutrientes es frecuente en los pacientes con cirrosis y parece asociarse a peores desenlaces en la evolución de la enfermedad. El tamizaje sistemático de estas deficiencias no es una práctica extendida en la consulta médica especializada y, por lo tan...

Prevalence and factors associated with vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in adolescents in the North of Minas Gerais

Abstract Objectives: to analyze the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency among adolescents in northern Minas Gerais, identifying associated factors. Methods: cross-sectional study, with a sample by clusters of adolescents, probabilistic allocation, according to school, sex and age, in 2...

Scurvy diagnosis due to gingival alterations: Case report

J. Oral Diagn; 8 (), 2023
Introduction: Scurvy is a disease resulting from a severe vitamin C deficiency, and its diagnosis is often challenging owing to nonspecific symptoms. Objective: encouraging dentists to reflect on systemic causes that may influence the oral manifestations of diseases. Emphasize that despite a disease fro...

Investigação de surto de doença compatível com escorbuto em uma penitenciária masculina do Ceará, 2019-2020: um estudo de caso-controle

Epidemiol. serv. saúde; 32 (2), 2023
Objetivo: identificar ocorrência de surto compatível com escorbuto e fatores de exposição associados aos sinais/sintomas típicos de hipovitaminose, em penitenciária masculina, Ceará, Brasil, 2019-2020. Métodos: estudo de caso-controle populacional; foram utilizados registros clínicos e entrev...

Influence of Hypovitaminosis D on the Ocurrence of Fractures

Abstract Objective To measure the levels of vitamin D in patients hospitalized for fractures and to evaluate its relationship with fractures. Methods A primary, analytical, cross-sectional, non-interventional, observational, controlled study was conducted in humans. The serum measurement of: vitamin D,...

Alteración de las vitaminas en pacientes con cáncer: un estudio comparativo prospectivo

Prensa méd. argent; 106 (9), 2020
Cancers are a complex diseases that involve abnormal cell growth pattern and it is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The chemotherapy is one of the most common treatments for cancer. Cancer cause malnutrition and deficiencies of vitamins, in addition chemotherapy causes those defici...

Actualización sobre deficiencias nutricionales en la mujer deportista a partir de la literatura científica
Update on nutritional deficiencies in women athletes from the scientific literature

Arch. latinoam. nutr; 70 (3), 2020
Los déficits nutricionales en la mujer deportista causan numerosos problemas de salud, así como un empeoramiento en el rendimiento deportivo, como consecuencia de estas deficiencias nutricionales. El conocimiento de estos déficits y su prevención deben ser un aspecto principal para cualquier responsa...

Hypovitaminosis D and Calcium Intake in Adult Population

Rev. MED; 28 (1), 2020
Abstract: Background: Daily dietary calcium intake below the requirements has been related to low levels of vitamin D (Vit-D) and osteoarticular diseases. Objective: To determine the prevalence of Vit-D deficiency in the general population living in Bogotá, its relationship to dietary calcium intake,...

Nutrição durante a gravidez

Femina; 48 (4), 2020

Prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in severely obese subjects referred to bariatric surgery

ABSTRACT: Study Design: Cross-sectional. Objective: Estimating the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in a group of severely obese subjects referred to bariatric surgery. Methods: This study evaluated severely obese patients aged ≥18 years assisted by a specialized team in bariatric surgery...