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People with type 1 diabetes, often show poorer bone quality and an increased risk of fractures. People with persistent disease and poor blood sugar control, and under insulin treatment have the highest fracture risk reportedly. Diabetic osteoporosis (DOP) belongs to secondary osteoporosis caused by diabetes; it has the characteristics of high morbidity and high disability.

The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of chondroitin sulfate on diabetic osteoporosis.

People with vitamin D deficiency are more likely to suffer from heart disease and higher blood pressure, than those with normal levels of vitamin D. For people with the lowest concentrations, the risk of heart disease was more than double that seen for those with sufficient concentrations.

Previous studies have shown low vitamin D to be associated with a higher CVD risk. Most existing linear Mendelian randomization (MR) studies reported a null effect of vitamin D on CVD risk, however, a non-linear effect cannot be excluded.

Chondroitin sulfate reliable treatment for diabetic osteoporosis  

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Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common type of anemia and a major public health problem in India. In this condition, there is a decreased number of healthy red blood cells that carry oxygen (hemoglobin) to the other parts/tissues of the body. This happens due to insufficient iron in the body. Iron deficiency anemia is common especially among women and if left untreated ,it can lead to serious issues. According to studies, 20% of maternal deaths are directly related to anemia and another 50% are associated with it.

Chest pain is the initial symptom of many life-threatening disease processes. Pain may arise from any structure located in the thoracic cavity. Cardiac causes of chest pain usually have anginal symptoms.

Noncardiac causes have a variety of chest pain characteristics. Diseases that require immediate attention and intervention are myocardial infarction/unstable angina, dissecting aortic aneurysm, pericarditis, pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, pneumonia, and acute chest syndrome.

Brazil: A recent study showed that a combo of sunscreen plus oral ketotifen with famotidine improved facial melasma more than the use of sunscreen alone at 60 days. The study appears in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

Ketotifen decreases the release of bioactive mediators, such as leukotrienes, histamine, and proteases. It has been suggested as a treatment for photoaging after being found to prevent mast cell deposition, degranulation, skin thickening, and wrinkles in UV irradiated hairless mice. Famotidine is an H2-receptor antagonist that suppresses histamine-mediated melanogenesis and dendricity in cultured human melanocytes, whereas H1 and H3 antagonists have no inhibitory effect.

As compared to a conventional stent, the Micronet covered stent provides superior cerebral protection during and after carotid artery revascularization, as per new study published in the JACC journal.

The aim of this study was to compare procedure-related ipsilateral cerebral embolism with a conventional (Acculink, Abbott Vascular) versus a MicroNet-covered (CGuard, InspireMD) stent in carotid artery stenting (CAS).

Striking evidence from animal studies dating back to 1962 that estrogens play a crucial role in cutaneous wound healing and repair is reported. Characteristic of both chronic wounds and acute wounds that fail to heal are excessive leukocytosis and reduced matrix deposition. Estrogen is a major regulator of wound repair that can reverse age-related impaired wound healing in humans.

A systematic search by Dr Eva V. Vodegel MD and team has revealed that estrogen therapy has a positive effect on vaginal wound healing. However future studies are required to determine whether oestrogen therapy has the potential to improve surgical outcomes.

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