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A new study funded in part by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) suggests that neutralizing an acid-producing diet may be an important key to reducing bone breakdown, or "turnover," while aging. The study comes on the heels of several ARS-reported studies suggesting that consuming more-than-recommended amounts of calcium may not be the main answer to protecting bone.

"Dr. Jodie Burton is the acting principal investigator (PI) of the dose-escalation trial of oral vitamin D3 with calcium supplementation in patients with multiple sclerosis with Dr. O'Connor. She started the trial as his fellow, while doing an additional 2 years of training in MS specifically after she received her neurology certification. She completed her fellowship training in 2007. Now she is staff doing clinical research and continuing with the vitamin D trial. As of August 2009, she will be Assistant Professor in Neurology in the Department of Clinical Neuroscience in Calgary and at the University of Calgary. She will be part of the MS team there with Dr. Luanne Metz and the MS group. Please scroll down for an abstract of the trial: A Phase I/II dose-escalation trial of oral vitamin D3 with calcium supplementation in patients with multiple sclerosis." Conclusions: High-dose VD3 (~10 000 IU/day, possibly higher) in MS is safe and tolerable, with evidence of clinical improvement.

A diet deficient in omega 3 fats is known to cause impaired vision both in animals and people. That is because omega 3 fats are essential for the functioning of the nerve tissues in the brain and since the retina is an extension of the brain, it goes without saying that a deficiency of omega 3 fatty acids will have an effect in the way we see things.

Being a small sleepy village, the family doctor was called in. Initial look at her and the "doctor sahib" concluded an X-ray had to be done at the earliest possible. As feared, she had fractured her bone near the hip joint rendering her completely immobile. Suddenly a pall of gloom descended upon the entire family as if a death knell had been sounded.

An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart (atria) the left & right Atrium. A hole can vary in size and may close on its own or may require surgery. An atrial septal defect is a type of congenital heart defect- which means a person is born with it. As a baby develops during pregnancy, there are normally several openings in the wall dividing the upper chambers of the heart (atria). These usually close during pregnancy or shortly after birth.

An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart (atria) the left & right Atrium. A hole can vary in size and may close on its own or may require surgery. An atrial septal defect is a type of congenital heart defect- which means a person is born with it. As a baby develops during pregnancy, there are normally several openings in the wall dividing the upper chambers of the heart (atria). These usually close during pregnancy or shortly after birth.

Ear wax removal by irrigation replaces the old fashioned technique of ear syringing. Now Ear irrigation is performed by using an electronic ear irrigation machine to remove ear wax. It is an exceptionally safe, effective and comfortable method of ear cleaning.

A uterine polyp is a small, benign formation that develops in the uterine cavity. There are a few uterine polyps' symptoms. These can sometimes lead to bleeding between periods, but it is not abundant. There is usually no pain. Treatment with an oral contraceptive can make it possible to reduce its size, otherwise, the treatment is surgical by hysteroscopy: a small camera is introduced into the uterine cavity to visualize the polyp and perform its excision.

Not all fibroids give symptoms. Many are silent and asymptomatic. There is no link between the symptoms of uterine fibroids and the number of fibroids: a single fibroid can be annoying whereas several can give no sign. Fibroids can be discovered "by chance" during an examination carried out for another reason (vaginal examination, ultrasound, etc.).

Find the best cost of brain tumour surgery cost Gurgaon and get medical assistance from our in-house medical expert's team to select the best brain tumour surgery cost in Gurgaon and book appointment online only on credihealth. you can get the cost estimate from top hospitals in Gurgaon and book appointment online on crediheallth.com A brain tumour is a surgical procedure to temporarily remove the bone from your skull.This gives an opening so that the surgeon can operate on the brain itself. You have to scan your brain before your operation to help the surgeon know where exactly the tumour is. Scanning is also sometimes carried out during surgery. Some surgeons use an image guided system where the scans are loaded into a computer to give the precise position of your tumour. After removing the brain tumour, the surgeon puts the area of bone (called a flap) back. They secure the flap with permanent tiny metal brackets. Then stitch the scalp in place over it. In most cases, your hair will hide the operation scars.

"April 28, 2009 (Seattle) -- High doses of vitamin D dramatically cut the relapse rate in people with multiple sclerosis, a study shows. Sixteen percent of 25 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) given an average of 14,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D a day for a year suffered relapses, says Jodie Burton, MD, a neurologist at the University of Toronto. In contrast, close to 40% of 24 MS patients who took an average of 1,000 IU a day -- the amount recommended by many MS specialists -- relapsed, she says. Also, people taking high-dose vitamin D suffered 41% fewer relapses than the year before the study began, compared with 17% of those taking typical doses. People taking high doses of vitamin D did not suffer any significant side effects, Burton tells WebMD."

Thanks! I think, almost every vitamin taken in high doses can lead to health issues. Personally I prefer double checking the information about the medications (including vitamins and supplements).

It is an inflammatory, refractory disease which includes colon, rectum and little part of small intestine. The person who is suffering from Ulcerative colitis in tests shows ulcers inside the colon. Ulcerative colitis comes under the category of ...

It is an inflammatory, refractory disease which includes colon, rectum and little part of small intestine. The person who is suffering from Ulcerative colitis in tests shows ulcers inside the colon. Ulcerative colitis comes under the category of ...

Phyllanthus niruri, also known as Bhumi Amla. Phyllanthus niruri is an annual herbaceous plant which grows to life in the terrain regions of Jharkhand Chhattisgarh, Bihar and other states of India. It is common to the rainy forests of the ...

Phyllanthus niruri, also known as Bhumi Amla. Phyllanthus niruri is an annual herbaceous plant which grows to life in the terrain regions of Jharkhand Chhattisgarh, Bihar and other states of India. It is common to the rainy forests of the ...

www.womansday.com is an important website for women with food, health, lifestyle and relationship section.

www.womansday.com is an important website for women with food, health, lifestyle and relationship section.

Vitamin D deficiency an important, common, and easily treatable cardiovascular risk factor?\nLee JH, O'Keefe JH, Bell D, Hensrud DD, Holick MF.\nJ Am Coll Cardiol. 2008 Dec 9;52(24):1949-56. Review.\nPMID: 19055985