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Association of vitamin D deficiency with heart failure and sudden cardiac death in a large cross-sectional study of patients referred for coronary angiography.\nPilz S, März W, Wellnitz B, Seelhorst U, Fahrleitner-Pammer A, Dimai HP, Boehm BO, Dobnig H.\nJ Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Oct;93(10):3927-35. Epub 2008 Aug 5.\nPMID: 18682515

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin. The "K" is derived from the German word "koagulation." Coagulation refers to the process of blood clot formation. Vitamin K is essential for the functioning of several proteins involved in blood clotting (1). There are two naturally occurring forms of vitamin K

Low vitamin d levels predict stroke in patients referred to coronary angiography.\nPilz S, Dobnig H, Fischer JE, Wellnitz B, Seelhorst U, Boehm BO, März W.\nStroke. 2008 Sep;39(9):2611-3. Epub 2008 Jul 17.\nPMID: 18635847 \ndoi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.107.513655

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Welcome to dietandcancerreport.org where you can find the WCRF/AICR Expert Report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective as well as the companion report, Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention. The most up to date reference and resource materials associated with both reports are available from this site

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Migraine is referred to as the kind of headache which is often localized in the specific area of head. Read and know more about Migraine and Migraine Aura

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Latest swine flu update for everyone. From 30 April 2009, WHO (World Health Organization ) will refer Swine Flu to the new influenza virus as influenza A (H1N1).

Nephron Sparing Surgery in Renal Tumors : A Case Report A 69 yrs old male presented to our OPD with h/o left sided varicocele. A known case of Diabetes, hypertension and bilateral medical renal disease, he underwent MRI abdomen which revealed a large lower pole lesion in left kidney with no renal vein or IVC thrombus. DTPA Scan revealed a 61% function in the affected kidney. Due to his bilateral medical renal disease and poorly functioning contra lateral kidney, he was planned for Nephron Sparing Surgery / partial nephrectomy (L) and DJ Stenting under cold ischaemia. Post op patient initially showed a rise in creatinine levels which gradually settled down to pre operative levels. Before we go into the discussion of partial nephrectomy or nephron sparing surgery (NSS) in RCC, I would like to emphasize on the presenting complaint. Varicocele in the left side is one of the presentation of Left sided kidney mass, which occurs due to the drainage of the gonadal vein into the renal vein on the left side and generally indicates tumor thrombus in the venous system renal/ IVC, however in this case it was because of compression of left gonadal vein by the renal mass. Renal tumors comprise approximately 3.8% of all new cancers with median age at diagnosis of 64 yrs. It is the third most common urological malignancy. The rate of RCC has increased by 1.6% per year for last 10 yrs, the reason of which is unknown. Majority of them are renal cell carcinomas and 80% of them are clear cell variety. Smoking and obesity are high risk factors of RCC. Some genetic diseases are also associated with RCC, like Von Hippel Lindau (VHL) disease. At presentation 25% are locally advanced. More often patient presents with metastatic disease (20%) . Only a few patients present with Virchows Triad - the 'too late triad' ( of hematuria, abdominal pain and flank mass). A CT Scan or MRI of the whole abdomen including pelvis clinches the diagnosis. A NEEDLE BIOPSY IS NOT NE

Hair transplant refers to a surgical process where healthy hair follicles are taken from the part of the body known as "donor site" and placed in the balding area on the scalp known as "recipient site" to allow natural hair growth.

This virus is classified in the BSL 3 category. This Western equine encephalitis virus[47a-Original reference strain (=California horse).] is preserved under Freeze Dried (-20°C).Tests for the presence of mycoplasmae were positive.

The management of ovarian cysts or ovarian cyst treatment depends on their nature: - A functional cyst usually disappears spontaneously. An observation period can, therefore, be useful in order to see if it resolves on its own. In the opposite case, hormone treatment can be offered (with a highly dosed estrogen-progestogen pill). - In the case of organic cysts, painful and/or bulky functional cysts, surgery can be considered. The reference technique is laparoscopy.

Treatment: The purpose of tuberculosis treatment is not only to cure the infected patient but also to reduce the transmission of the bacteria to normal persons.

Gynaecomastia is a condition that can occur in men of any age. It results in the development of mammary glands and extra tissue forming around the nipples...

Analgesics (also known as painkillers) are a class of drugs that are generally used to reduce or relieve pain (an unlikable emotional and sensory experience.......

Today, more than 10% -12% of children in the U.S. are developing childhood asthma, and this percentage is gradually increasing for unknown reasons. Though, it is....

The normal blood sugar range is between 70 and 150 mg. Blood sugar refers to the level of sugar or glucose that is in your body and is carried with the blood stream.