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Results from studies involving cells, animal models and clinical trials have demonstrated that lutein and zeaxanthin potentially protect against chronic diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, coronary heart disease and stroke. Plasma concentrations of lutein and zeaxanthin
BACKGROUND Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic neurological disease affecting young adults, with onset usually at the age 20-40 years. The disease is characterized by two main phenotypes: Relapse-Remitting MS (RR-MS) and Primary Progressive MS (PP-MS). RR-MS is the most common type of
Research design This study is a double blind randomized clinical trial to determine differences in wave amplitude P50 and N95 on pattern ERG examination, visual field defects (LP) with Humphrey HFA (Humphrey Field Analyzer) II-i 750, 24-2 threshold and ganglion cell thickness with OCT CirrusTM
Clinical study to seek a metabolic biomarker(s), detectable by mass spectrometry, that can be used to 'stratify' patients with asymptomatic lipoma. In view of the often extensive nature of lipomas associated with the low spinal cord, we hypothesise that lipid components, or metabolites derived from
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes consumption of 4.5 cups of fruits and vegetables daily. However, US adults only consume on average 2.6 cups of fruits and vegetables daily. This low consumption may further result in the limited availability of fat soluble, health-promoting,
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes consumption of 4.5 cups of fruits and vegetables daily. However, average fruit and vegetable intake of US adults is only 2.6 cups. This low consumption of fruits and vegetables may further result in the limited availability of fat soluble,
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE Recent two-center results (1) support a beneficial effect of combined high-frequency oscillation (HFO), recruitment maneuvers (RMs) and tracheal gas insufflation (TGI) on the survival of patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The addition of TGI to
Scientific Abstract:
Over the past 30 years, the prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States has tripled from 5% to 15%. Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) above the 95%centile for age and gender. The recent estimates of obesity prevalence based on the National Health and
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by gradual cognitive deterioration, changes in behavior and personality. These symptoms are related to neurochemical changes, neural death, and the breakdown of the inter-neural connections. Loss of
Introduction: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a common rheumatic disease characterized by pain, inflammation and reduction in joint function. Hands and feet are the most commonly affected joints and pain is the cause that brings patients with RA to search for medical assistance. Factors causing pain