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Child Malnutrition
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Vitamin D deficiency exists when the concentration of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D(25-OH-D) in the blood serum occurs at 12 nanograms/milliliter(ng/ml) or less. This is one-half to one-fourth the amount normally present.
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Vitamin D is essential to help your body absorb and use calcium to help build strong bones and teeth.
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Vitamin D deficiency exists when the concentration of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D(25-OH-D) in the blood serum occurs at 12 ng/ml(nanograms/milliliter), or less. The normal concentration of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D in the blood serum is 25-50 ng/ml.
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Malabsorption is difficulty digesting or absorbing nutrients from food.Many diseases can cause malabsorption. Malabsorption is usually the inability to absorb certain sugars, fats, proteins, or vitamins from food.
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Malabsorption syndrome is an alteration in the ability of the intestine to absorb nutrients adequately into the bloodstream.Protein, fats, and carbohydrates(macronutrients) normally are absorbed in the small intestine; the small bowel also absorbs...
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Malabsorption syndrome is an alteration in the ability of the intestine to absorb nutrients adequately into the bloodstream.Protein, fats, and carbohydrates(macronutrients) normally are absorbed in the small intestine; the small bowel also absorbs...
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Women''s health differs from men''s health, and not just with respect to reproduction. To understand and examine these differences appropriately, the variables of sex and gender are each relevant.In general, sex refers to biological, anatomical, phy...
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Hypocalcemia, a low bood calcium level, occurs when the concentration of free calcium ions in the blood falls below 4.0 mg/dL(dL=one tenth of a liter). The normal concentration of free calcium ions in the blood serum is 4.0–6.0 mg/dL.Calcium...
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Detailed information on hypocalcemia, including cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, calcium glubionate, calcium gluconate, calcium lactate, calcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate
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Calcium is a mineral that helps us make strong bones and teeth. Most of the calcium in our bodies is in our bones. We spend almost half of our lives (30 to 35 years) building to a peak bone mass. Taking in enough calcium helps younger people build strong bones. Maintaining a safe calcium level helps older people limit bone loss.
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When you exercise, you gain more strength and flexibility. Your mood will improve, and you'll be able to think better.
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In elderly patients, symptoms of depression can be mistaken for symptoms of another medical problem, so it is important for clinicians to consider all physical problems and medications of elderly patients before making a diagnosis.
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Aimed at older adults, this report provides practical advice on how to avoid common and often deadly accidents at home.
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Learn how to put together a caregiving plan, draw on useful services, and address legal, medical, and financial planning issues. Also, find advice on involving family members, handling daily tasks, and maintaining your well being.
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A parathyroid adenoma is a noncancerous(benign) tumor of the parathyroid glands, which are located in the neck.The parathyroid glands in the neck help control calcium use and removal by the body. They do this by producing parathyroid hormone, or P...
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Rickets was once considered an extremely common disorder of childhood. The term itself is derived from the old English word for"twist," or"wrick," and throughout history children with rickets could be identified by their bowed legs and knock knees...
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Rickets is a disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. It leads to softening and weakening of the bones.Osteomalacia in children; Vitamin D deficiency; Renal rickets.Vitamin D helps the body control calcium and phosphate levels.
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Chronic kidney failure occurs when disease or disorder damages the kidneys so that they are no longer capable of adequately removing fluids and wastes from the body or of maintaining the proper level of certain kidney-regulated chemicals in the bl...
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Chronic renal failure is a slowly worsening loss of the ability of the kidneys to remove wastes, concentrate urine, and conserve electrolytes.Kidney failure- chronic; Renal failure- chronic; Chronic renal insufficiency; Chronic kidney failure.Unli...
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Chronic kidney failure occurs when disease or dis- order damages the kidneys so that they can no longer adequately remove fluids and wastes from the body or maintain proper levels of kidney-regulated chemicals in the bloodstream.Chronic kidney fai...
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The kidneys may fail due to problems with their blood vessels or filtering units. Such problems may be caused by an illness that affects the whole body. Diabetes and high blood pressure are common examples. Filtering problems may also be caused by illnesses that harm the kidneys directly (glomerulonephritis and polycystic disease). In some cases, problems in the urinary tract may also cause kidney failure.
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This guide discusses ways to recognize, prevent, and treat the most common types of kidney disease, such as kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, and chronic kidney disease.
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