The role of vitamin and microelement supplementation in the treatment of ethanol-induced liver disease by Artur W. Uździcki, Aleksandra Zych, Barbara Świerad, Marta Wawrzynowicz-Syczewska

“…Micronutrient supplementation, such as vitamins A, E, group B vitamins, folic acid zinc, and selenium may have a positive effect on those patients. …”
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Atherosclerotic Risk Factors in Children with Celiac Disease by Anna Rybak, Aldona Wierzbicka, Piotr Socha, Anna Stolarczyk, Bożena Cukrowska, Łukasz Obrycki, Zbigniew Wawer, Roman Janas, Beata Oralewska, Anna Szaflarska-Popławska, Barbara Iwańczak, Elżbieta Cyrta-Jarocka, Urszula Grzybowska-Chlebowczyk, Wojciech Cichy, Grażyna Czaja-Bulsa, Jerzy Socha

“…We showed decreased level (<5 ng/mL) of folic acid among 46% of children treated for >5 years. …”
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Behavior changes to promote preconception health: a systematic review by Maiko Suto, Kimiko Inaoka, Daichi Suzuki, Aya Nitamizu, Naoko Arata, Erika Ota

“…Although a consensus exists on the efficacy of folic acid supplementation and preconception vaccination, evidence regarding comprehensive approaches to preconception care targeting the general population remains lacking. …”
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The effects of antioxidants, angioprotective agents, and vitamins on retina in complex retinal diseases by I.V. Vorobyeva, A.A. Dement’eva, A. Dgebuadze

“…Large-scale studies on supplements containing lutein, zeaxanthin, troxerutin, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, B vitamins, folic acid, vitamins E and C, and zinc were performed. …”
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A Case Report of Sarcoidosis Mimicking Vertebral Metastasis by Anchalia Chandrakumaran, Henry R. Bateman, Rehan Qayyum

“…He was started on methotrexate, folic acid, and prednisone.…”
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Prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among adolescent pregnant women in Dolo-Ado town, Somali region, Ethiopia by Abdirahman Ahmed, Abdulkarim Mohammed, Mahamed Dol Ateye, Saleha Abdusamed

“…Therefore, targeted efforts to address family income, household food insecurity, dietary diversity, and access to iron-folic acid supplementation should be prioritized by both government and non-governmental organizations for pregnant adolescents.…”
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Insights and perceptions: Investigating pregnant women's attitudes, understanding, and factors influencing knowledge regarding medication usage during pregnancy-A cross-sectional s... by Abdullah R Al-Khawlani, Qutaiba A Qasim, Abdulsalam M Halboup, Samar Thiab, Mohammed Zawiah, Fahmi Y Al-Ashwal

“…Also, 65.5% (n = 657) of the participants reported taking folic acid in their current pregnancy. A total of 2,623 medications were utilized during pregnancy, with 17.8% during the first trimester (n = 468). …”
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Magnitude of immediate postpartum anaemia and associated factors among mothers at selected public hospitals in North Shoa Zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional s... by Genanew Nigusu, Negash Wakgari, Mistiwat Abebe, Meseret Moroda

“…Factors such as postpartum haemorrhage, history of abortion, rural residence, poor adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation and MUAC &lt;23 cm were significantly associated with immediate postpartum anaemia. …”
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Prediction model for unfavorable treatment outcome for complicated sever acute malnutrition (SAM) in under five children admitted in hospitals at Amhara Region by Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Zelalem Alamrew Anteneh, Tilahun Degu Tsega, Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Chalachew Yenew

“…Emphasis should be placed on timely interventions, including the administration of folic acid and Vitamin A supplementation, as well as intravenous antibiotics. …”
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International expert consensus on micronutrient supplement use during the early life course by Irene Cetin, Roland Devlieger, Erika Isolauri, Rima Obeid, Francesca Parisi, Stefan Pilz, Lenie van Rossem, Maternal Nutrition Delphi Study Group, Régine Steegers-Theunissen

“…For the periods of preconception, pregnancy and lactation, questions focused on the importance and strength of evidence for supplement use with the following micronutrients for low- and high-risk populations: folic acid, choline, iodine, magnesium, calcium, iron, selenium, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, D and K. …”
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Selective Recognition of Myoglobin in Biological Samples Using Molecularly Imprinted Polymer-Based Affinity Traps by Rüstem Keçili

“…For this purpose, N-methacryloylamino folic acid-Nd3+ (MAFol- Nd3+) was chosen as the complex functional monomer. …”
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Unveiling the pathways: identifying the multifaceted determinants of low birth weight among neonates in low-income countries: a case-control study by Dube Jara, Angefa Ayele, Dukele Boneya, Jitu Beka, Miesa Gelchu, Alo Edin

“…The results revealed that lack of iron and folic acid supplementation (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 2.47; 95% CI 1.16 to 5.25), lack of additional meal intake (AOR 2.66; 95% CI 1.16 to 6.00), anaemia (AOR 3.45; 95% CI 1.63 to 7.28), pregnancy-induced hypertension (AOR 2.49; 95% CI 1.04 to 5.97), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) (AOR 6.74; 95% CI 2.87 to 7.00), gestational age at first antenatal care (ANC) of ≥24 (AOR 7.31; 95% CI 3.43 to 15.58) and minimum food diversity (AOR 4.2; 95% CI 1.94 to 9.20) were common determinants of low birth weight.Conclusion Lack of iron and folic acid supplementation, additional meal intake, being anaemic, pregnancy-induced hypertension, gestational age at first ANC visit, MUAC ≤23 and minimum food diversity were common determinants of low birth weight. …”
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Effects of B9 and B12 vitamins deficiency on the genesis of megaloblastic anemia by Karen Aracelly Tobar Armendariz, Silvia Tatiana Tite Andi

“…Megaloblastic anemia occurs when the levels of folic acid (Vitamin B9) and cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) are low, thus generating a decrease in the cellular capacity to synthesize deoxyribonucleic acid, which causes hematological alterations in all cell lines of the marrow bone (erythrocytes and platelets), mainly causing the generation of large red blood cells with low hemoglobin concentration. …”
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Miniaturized shake-flask HPLC method for determination of distribution coefficient of drugs used in inflammatory bowel diseases by Brusač Edvin, Jeličić Mario-Livio, Klarić Daniela Amidžić, Mornar Ana

“…A new method for determination of distribution coefficient of drugs azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine and 6-thioguanine and nutrient folic acid used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease based on a miniaturized shake-flask and HPLC/DAD was developed. …”
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Sexual Health in Adult Men with Spina Bifida by Gary W. Bong, Eric S. Rovner

“…There is an increased risk of neural tube defects in the children of men with spina bifida, but the current incidence with modern folic acid therapy is unknown. As the number of males with spina bifida reaching sexual maturity increases, further investigation into sexuality, sex education, intimacy, and treatments for erectile dysfunction and infertility will be needed.…”
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Synthesis of Polymer Assembled Mesoporous CaCO3 Nanoparticles for Molecular Targeting and pH-Responsive Controlled Drug Release by Jinjing Xing, Yeqiang Cai, Yikun Wang, Haifu Zheng, Yujia Liu

“…In this paper, we use mesoporous CaCO3 nanoparticles as intelligent carrier, sodium alginate, and chitosan as alternating assembly materials, folic acid as target molecules, and exploit layer-by-layer assembly technology to achieve sensitive molecular targeting and pH response drug release. …”
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Periconceptional Folate Deficiency and Implications in Neural Tube Defects by J. Safi, L. Joyeux, G. E. Chalouhi

“…Since strategies to modify women’s dietary habits and vitamin use have achieved little progress, scientific as well as political effort is mandatory in order to implement global preventive public health strategies aimed at improving the alimentation of women in reproductive age, especially folic acid supplementation. Even with the recent breakthrough of fetal surgery for myelomeningocele, the emphasis should still be on prevention as the best practice rather than treatment of neural tube defects.…”
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Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis and Hydrocephalus in a Vegan Secondary to Acquired Hyperhomocystinaemia by W. D. D. Priyankara, A.V. I. Chandimal, F. G. Sivagnanam, E. M. Manoj

“…Replacement of vitamin B12, folic acid, pyridoxine along with anticoagulation and control of intracranial pressure with external ventricular drain lead to dramatic improvement of his neurology. …”
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Effect of Eel Cookie Supplementation on the Hemoglobin Status of Pregnant Women with Anaemia: A Pilot Study by Dewi Marhaeni Diah Herawati, Deni Kurniadi Sunjaya, Lailia Fathul Janah, Nita Arisanti, Hadi Susiarno

“…Anaemia in pregnancy is a major global health problem. Iron and folic acid (IFAS) and animal-based supplement consumption could improve the hemoglobin status of pregnant women. …”
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The Prevalence and Risk Factors for Low Birth Weight among Term Newborns in Adwa General Hospital, Northern Ethiopia by Yisak Gebregzabiherher, Abera Haftu, Solomon Weldemariam, Haftom Gebrehiwet

“…The risk factors were mothers aged less than 20 years, mothers whose pregnancy was desired, mothers with a history of abortion, and mothers with normal hemoglobin, iron with folic acid, and HIV status. Conclusion. The burden of LBW obtained in this study was in the same range as in some other countries.…”
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