Celiac Disease: A Diagnosis Often Missed Oct 2, 2009
Remember that some patients can have both a relatively innocent cause of iron deficiency (such as poor dietary intake or menstrual blood loss) AND malabsorption of iron due to celiac disease. Osteoporosis. (CBS News -- Health)
Metformin Has Many Benefits For Wom... Sep 9, 2009
Other side effects include, but are not limited to, general malaise, a temporary metallic taste, vitamin B12 malabsorption, and lactic acidosis. It is important to be aware of these potential side effects when taking Metformin. (Suite101.com)
'Littlest Refusenik' says Kennedy saved her life Aug 27, 2009
Jessica was born in Moscow in 1977 with malabsorption syndrome, which prevented her from digesting food or milk properly. All she needed was baby formula, but it wasn't available in the Soviet Union. (CNN)
Start Your Gluten Free Diet! Aug 26, 2009
Untreated Celiac disease damages the intestines and may lead to problems such as malabsorption of nutrients, anemia, fatigue, mental illness, irritable bowel syndrome, and cancer. It may take years to do its damage and some victims have no symptoms until their health fails catastrophically. (Suite101.com)
Nutritional excesses are not always better Aug 19, 2009
I do from time to time deal with nutritional deficiencies resulting from cancer treatment or malabsorption issues, but these are few and far between. The reality is most of the nutrition issues I deal with are related to nutritional excesses rather than shortages. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Scientists Characterizes New Syndrome Of Allergy, Apraxia, Malabsorption Jul 16, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 15, 2009) A landmark study conducted by Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland is the first to reveal a new syndrome in children that presents with a combination of allergy, apraxia and malabsorption ... The new study, led by Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland scientist and pediatric emergency medicine physician, Claudia Morris, MD, and Marilyn C. Agin, MD, a neurodevelopmental pediatrician at Saint Vincent Medical Center in New York, however, suggests that... (Science Daily)
ABCs of Nutrition: Vitamin K essential for blood clotting Jun 24, 2009
Others at risk of deficiency are those with fat malabsorption disorders, liver disease and those on blood thinners such as warfarin. Experts advise eating a constant dietary intake of vitamin K meeting current dietary recommendations of 90 to 120 mcg/day when taking blood thinners. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Importance of Vitamin B1 in Die... Jun 23, 2009
Malabsorption conditions. Chronic fatigue syndrome. (Suite101.com)
Obesity ops 'raise fracture risk' Jun 16, 2009
" Bone healthShe said more research was needed to confirm the findings and understand the specific risk factors and mechanisms involved. Both obesity and weight-loss surgery are known to affect bone health. Chronic vitamin D deficiency and inadequate calcium intake are common with obesity, and bariatric surgery poses a risk owing to malabsorption and decreased oral intake. Dr David Haslam, of the National Obesity Forum, said although bariatric surgery might increase future fracture risk, this... (BBC News -- Health)
Vitamins - Small Complex Nutrients ... Apr 15, 2009
Fat malabsorption syndrome (which blocks fat soluble vitamins from being absorbed) or. A liver defect (that prevents the production of the proteins needed for vitamin transport). (Suite101.com)
Terry Rindfleisch: Nutrition basics begin with A’ Mar 25, 2009
Vitamin A deficiency rarely happens in the U.S. anymore but can sometimes be found in people who have malabsorption issues such as diarrhea, celiac disease, Crohn s disease and pancreatic disorders, she added. Wood said children living in poverty and people who drink excess alcohol are at risk as well. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
How much vitamin D should someone over 55 take? Mar 21, 2009
Groups at risk of vitamin D deficiency include breastfed infants, adults age 50 and older, people with limited sun exposure, people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance, people with fat malabsorption, people with dark skin, and people who are obese. (Because it is fat soluble, larger pools of body fat may act as a reservoir for vitamin D.) If you are or feel that you may be deficient in vitamin D, look for foods or supplements containing the D3 form (cholecalciferol), which is significantly... (CNN -- Health)
Celiac disease: Years of pain end with correct Feb 17, 2009
But in celiac patients, the intestinal lining is damaged or flat, and without villi absorbing nutrients, malabsorption can occur. Although celiac disease can't be cured, the best way to control it and keep further damage from occurring is through a gluten-free diet. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Feb 12, 2009
Long-standing administration of proton-pump inhibitors can result in malabsorption of cobalamin in food2 and contribute, along with conditions such as autoimmune gastritis and lifestyle choices such as vegetarianism, to the development of clinically manifest vitamin B12 deficiency. 3 Moreover, it is well known that. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Aggressive Therapy May Stem Cystic Fibrosis Progression in Infants Feb 7, 2009
However, Ranganathan noted, "we can't be certain whether or not fat malabsorption that occurs prior to starting enzymes at diagnosis contributes to diminished lung function later on in early childhood.". HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
