Delayed Diagnosis of Congenital Hypothyroidism in a Child with Trisomy 21 and Biotinidase Deficiency and Successful Use of Levothyroxine Sodium Oral Solution by Matthew M. Feldt

“…The treatment for biotinidase deficiency, a condition that occurs in approximately 1 : 110,000 people, is with biotin (vitamin B7) supplementation. However, biotin can interfere with endocrine laboratory assays and cause falsely low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and elevated free thyroxine (FT4) levels. …”
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Contribution of Gut Microbiota to Immune Tolerance in Infants by Constanza S. Méndez, Susan M. Bueno, Alexis M. Kalergis

“…Additionally, a pivotal role has been given to vitamin A and butyrate, the main anti-inflammatory metabolite. …”
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Sarcopenia: Where Do We Stand? by Ivana Mikolasevic, Tajana Pavic, Tajana Filipec Kanizaj, Darija Vranesic Bender, Viktor Domislovic, Zeljko Krznaric

“…Therefore, future investigations should combine studies on NAFLD and sarcopenia in terms of physical activity and nutritional interventions such as vitamin D supplementation. This review aims to report recent evidence concerning the links between sarcopenia and NAFLD and methods to assess sarcopenia.…”
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Efficiency of Silicon-Containing Fertilizers in the Adaptive Technology of Muscat Pumpkin Cultivation in the South of Ukraine by Knysh Volodymyr, Kosenko Nadiia, Suvonova Lola

“…In this variant, dry matter was 8.3%, total sugars 6.3%, carotene 15.0 mg/100 g, and vitamin C 4.7 mg/100 g. Economically, this approach proved profitable, with a net income of USD 1180/ha and a 119% profitability rate, at a cost of USD 43/t.…”
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Phytochemical constituents and biological activities of longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) fruit: a review by Xiaofang Zhang, Sen Guo, Chi-Tang Ho, Naisheng Bai

“…Longan pulp has abundant nutritional phytochemicals such as protein, carbohydrate, vitamin C, polysaccharides, polyphenols, which shows multiple biological activities including antioxidant, immunomodulatory and antitumor effects. …”
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Case Report: Homozygous C677T MTHFR Gene Mutation in Male with Hypogonadism by Rami Salameh, Mumtaheena Miah, Catherine Anastasopoulou

“…Patients identified to have hyperhomocysteinemia should be treated with B-complex vitamin supplements. Our case emphasizes other possible etiologies for fatigue and erectile dysfunction in a male with hypogonadism on testosterone therapy. …”
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Matrix Gla Protein Binds to Fibronectin and Enhances Cell Attachment and Spreading on Fibronectin by Satoru Ken Nishimoto, Miyako Nishimoto

“…Matrix Gla protein (MGP) is a vitamin K-dependent, extracellular matrix protein. …”
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Side effects of retinoid therapy on the quality of vision by Bergler-Czop Beata, Bilewicz-Stebel Monika, Stańkowska Anna, Bilewicz-Wyrozumska Teresa

“…Retinoids are compounds chemically related to vitamin A, which are frequently used in dermatological practice (1). …”
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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. …”
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Microwave Enhanced Synthesis of Chitosan-graft Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (MIP) for Selective Extraction of Antioxidants by N. Saifuddin, A. A. Nur Yasumira

“…Polymers have been molecularly imprinted for the purpose of binding specifically to α-tocotrienol (vitamin E). A molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) material was prepared using α-tocotrienol as the imprinted molecule, acrylamide as functional monomer and macroporous chitosan beads as functional matrix. …”
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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

“…He had otherwise normal routine biochemistry, except for macrocytosis, which prompted us to suspect acquired hyperhomocysteinemia secondary to cobalamin and folate deficiency, in the background of him being a vegan. 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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Nutritional, Functional, Physical, and Microstructural Properties of Ethiopian Emmer Wheat (Triticum dicoccum L.) Varieties as Affected by Growing Seasons and Grain Types (Hulled a... by Bethlehem Melese, Neela Satheesh, Solomon Workneh Fanta, Zewdie Bishaw

“…This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the growing seasons, grain types, and varieties on physical, proximate, functional, mineral, vitamins, amino acids, and microstructural properties of Ethiopian emmer wheat. …”
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An Unusual Presentation of Pseudothrombotic Microangiopathy in a Patient with Autoimmune Atrophic Gastritis by Alexandre Malek, Roy Nasnas

“…Autoimmune atrophic gastritis was confirmed by gastric biopsy and positive anti-intrinsic factor antibodies. Vitamin B12 supplements were given which led to rapid recovery and normalization of blood parameters. …”
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Cissus quadrangularis: A comprehensive review as an emerging biomaterial for periodontal regeneration by H Nilofer Farjana, G. Mohan Valiathan

“…It contains phytoconstituents such as carbohydrates, phytosterols, flavonoids, triterpenoids, glycosides, tannins, saponins, proteins, Vitamin C, alkaloids, and calcium. The alveolar bone is the tooth-supporting apparatus comprising the alveolar bone proper, cortical bone, crestal alveolar bone, and trabecular bone. …”
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Unmasking of normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism after sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor initiation by Christodoulos Dolapsakis, Emmanouil Karofylakis, Stamatios Chalvatzis

“…Although normocalcemic primary hyperparathyroidism is a rare entity, we propose obtaining a baseline PTH level before starting a SGLT2 inhibitor in patients with calcium levels in the upper limit of normal and normal total 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, especially if they are under vitamin D supplementation. PTH should be rechecked in order to exclude overt primary hyperparathyroidism.…”
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Prothrombin Complex Concentrate for Rapid Reversal of Warfarin Anticoagulation to Allow Neuraxial Blockade by Conor Skerritt, Stephen Mannion

“…We administered a single dose of 23 units/kg PCC and 5 mg vitamin K. Her INR 1 hour following PCC was 1.2, and spinal anesthetic was administered. …”
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Nutritional Factors Related to Canine Gallbladder Diseases—A Scoping Review by Fabio Alves Teixeira, Kathleen Moira Aicher, Ricardo Duarte

“…Opportunities for the prevention and treatment of common biliary diseases in dogs may include the reduction of dietary fat, control of hyperlipidemia with omega-3 and fiber supplementation, ensuring an adequate supply of amino acids such as methionine and tryptophan, and the evaluation of vitamins such as vitamin D.…”
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A Comprehensive Updated Review of Pharmaceutical and Nonpharmaceutical Treatment for NAFLD by Newaz Hossain, Pushpjeet Kanwar, Smruti R. Mohanty

“…Lifestyle modification with dietary changes combined with regular aerobic exercise, along with multidisciplinary approach including cognitive behavior therapy, has been shown to be an effective therapeutic option, even without a significant weight loss. Pioglitazone and vitamin E have shown to be most effective in NASH patients. …”
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Ketogenic Diet: A Review of Composition Diversity, Mechanism of Action and Clinical Application by Dominika Malinowska, Małgorzata Żendzian-Piotrowska

“…These include disorders of the digestive system as well as headaches, irritability, fatigue, the occurrence of vitamin and mineral deficiencies and worsened lipid profile. …”
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A Role for Folate in Microbiome-Linked Control of Autoimmunity by Christine Mölzer, Heather M. Wilson, Lucia Kuffova, John V. Forrester

“…In contrast, folate (vitamin B9), an essential micronutrient, has attracted less attention, possibly because it exerts global physiological effects which are difficult to differentiate from specific effects on the immune system. …”
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