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  • Vitamin D supplements reduce the risk of dynapenia in older people by 78%

    Vitamin D supplements reduce the risk of dynapenia in older people by 78%

    Vitamin D plays an important role in the regulation of calcium and phosphorus absorption by the organism. It also helps keep the brain and immune system working. Researchers at have shown that vitamin D supplementation reduces the risk of dynapenia in older people by 78%. Dynapenia is an age-asso...
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  • Drug knowledge popularization:Efficacy and function of paracetamol tablets

    The effect of paracetamol tablets is to relieve fever and pain. It is used to treat fever, headache, muscle ache and other symptoms caused by common cold and influenza. Paracetamol, the main component of paracetamol tablets, is a commonly used non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It can reduce t...
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  • Drug knowledge popularization: efficacy and function of amoxicillin capsule

    It has good anti infection effect on otitis media, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, genitourinary tract infection, skin and soft tissue infection caused by sensitive bacteria. Amoxicillin capsules are oral broad-spectrum semi synthetic penicillin antibiotics, suit...
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  • “Sunshine vitamin” can be supplemented by sunshine! But pay attention to these points

    “Sunshine vitamin” can be supplemented by sunshine! But pay attention to these points

    Many years ago, scientists discovered that sun exposure can supplement vitamin D. When 7-dehydrocholesterol on the surface of human skin encounters ultraviolet rays in the sun, it will produce this vitamin. About 80% of the endogenous vitamin D in the human body is synthesized in the skin and onl...
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  • Learn about the amazing health benefits of B vitamins and live a healthy life

    Learn about the amazing health benefits of B vitamins and live a healthy life

    B complex vitamins work through a simple process because they boost immunity and heart health. It also replenishes various energy stores in the body, helps maintain the health of the nerves and thus improves brain function. Foods such as green leafy vegetables and eggs are rich in B vitamins and ...
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  • Why This Is the One Supplement You Need to Be Taking Now

    Why This Is the One Supplement You Need to Be Taking Now

    The long, dark days of winter bring with them a distinct lack of vitamin D. Dubbed the “sunshine vitamin,” it works in the body as a hormone, explains, nutritionist and co-founder of EQUI London. Moreover, studies show that we are not getting nearly enough—especially during the winter. “The best ...
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  • Oral Rehydration Salt

    Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) is an excellent drug recommended by the World Health Organization for the treatment of acute diarrhea dehydration. The prescription is reasonable, convenient and efficient, and its dehydration correction speed is better than intravenous drip. Although the drug is an or...
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  • Vitamin C Could Enhance Immune System-Based Cancer Treatment

    Vitamin C Could Enhance Immune System-Based Cancer Treatment

    Researchers from the Epigenetics and Immune Disease Lab at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute has recently shown that vitamin C improves the immunogenic properties of dendritic cells, in vitro. Results recently made public show that treating the cells with vitamin C leads to a more c...
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  • 4 Amazing Health Benefits Of Vitamin K

    4 Amazing Health Benefits Of Vitamin K

    Vitamin K is a set of fat-soluble vitamins that are essential in bone metabolism, blood calcium regulation, and blood clotting. Vitamins K, K1, K2, and K3 make up this group, with K1 being a naturally occurring vitamin found in plants. The body needs vitamin K in order to respond to damage. Addit...
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  • SHINING A LIGHT ON VITAMIN D

    SHINING A LIGHT ON VITAMIN D

    Why is vitamin D deficiency more common now? Our bodies need exposure to ultraviolet-B rays (UVB) to stimulate vitamin D production in our skin. But increased use of sunscreen to prevent skin cancer, reduced participation in outdoor activities, and air pollution have all decreased our exposure to...
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  • Aqueous povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine gluconate may be effective for skin antisepsis

    Aqueous povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine gluconate may be effective for skin antisepsis

    TAMPA, Fla. — According to presented results, skin antisepsis for surgical site infection in patients undergoing surgery for an open fracture was effective with both aqueous 10% povidone-iodine and aqueous 4% chlorhexidine gluconate. “While antiseptic skin solutions of course are an important ste...
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  • Hair Loss Vitamins According to Expert Recommendations

    Hair Loss Vitamins According to Expert Recommendations

    1. Vitamin B complex including vitamins for hair loss that is good for consumption. This vitamin plays a role in hair growth, and is essential for metabolism and nervous system function. B vitamins, especially vitamins B7 and B12, are important for strengthening and conditioning hair. Research sh...
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  • Health Minister highlights that many Indonesians lack vitamin D

    Health Minister highlights that many Indonesians lack vitamin D

    Jakarta (ANTARA) – Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that there are still many people in Indonesia that experience vitamin D deficiency and remind the public to actively exercise and expose themselves to sunlight to avoid the condition. There were many elderly people in Indonesia t...
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  • Rules for the Use of Paracetamol for Children

    Rules for the Use of Paracetamol for Children

    When do children need paracetamol? Citing Kids Health, it is important to know that paracetamol cannot be given to children carelessly. Can be given if: The child is over 3 months old. If children under 3 months of age experience symptoms of cough, runny nose, and fever, parents should immediatel...
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  • Children between six months and five years to be given vitamin A supplement

    Children between six months and five years to be given vitamin A supplement

    The Ministry of Health and Population is conducting a two-day nationwide campaign to administer vitamin A supplement and deworming tablets to children aged between six months and five years on Wednesday and Thursday. Officials say the campaign will be crucial in preventing many childhood diseases...
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  • Optimized vitamin C levels may be associated with mitigated HPV infection risk

    Optimized vitamin C levels may be associated with mitigated HPV infection risk

    Though not statistically significant, there was a U-shaped found between vitamin C levels and HPV infection risk, with women having inadequate, or saturated levels of vitamin C sharing higher HPV risk. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is incredibly common. Many types of HPV infection can be cleared b...
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  • Serum Vitamin B12 with Immuno-hematological Parameters

    There is an overlap in the symptoms of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and vitamin B12 insufficiency; thus, both should be diagnosed and treated promptly. This investigation aimed to examine the relationship between vitamin B12 levels in the blood of people with a recent HIV diag...
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  • Safety, Efficacy of Artemether-Lumefantrine Plus Amodiaquine for Uncomplicated Malaria

    Safety, Efficacy of Artemether-Lumefantrine Plus Amodiaquine for Uncomplicated Malaria

    First-line treatment with artemether-lumefantrine plus amodiaquine was well-tolerated and an effective alternative compared with artemether-lumefantrine alone in patients with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection, according to results of a study published in. In the Greater Mekon...
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  • Daily multivitamin improves cognitive function in seniors

    Daily multivitamin improves cognitive function in seniors

    In a recent study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, researchers in the United States investigated whether daily administration of a cocoa extract (CE, comprising 500 mg flavanols, including 80 mg epicatechins, 50 mg/day theobromine (50 mg/day), and 15mg/day caffeine) and/...
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  • Medically important antibiotics to move from OTC to Rx

    Medically important antibiotics to move from OTC to Rx

    By June 2023, all medically important antibiotics will require veterinary oversight to be used in animals, even if the animals are not intended for food production. Last June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized guidance for industry #263 (GFI 263) to outline the process for animal dr...
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  • Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Vitamin K2

    Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Vitamin K2

    Nutrition Source of Vitamin K2 Vitamin K2, even though is a lesser-known nutrient, plays an important role in our heart and bone health. It regulates calcium deposition and promotes the calcification of bones. It activates the vital proteins that help in blood clotting, calcium metabolism, and th...
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  • 7 Manfaat Vitamin B2 untuk Kesehatan, Dukung Pertumbuhan dan Bantu Lindungi Saraf

    7 Manfaat Vitamin B2 untuk Kesehatan, Dukung Pertumbuhan dan Bantu Lindungi Saraf

    Vitamin B2, juga dikenal sebagai riboflavin, adalah salah satu dari delapan vitamin B kompleks. Seperti vitamin B lainnya, ia berperan dalam produksi energi dalam tubuh, dan juga memiliki banyak kegunaan penting lainnya. Vitamin B2 adalah vitamin yang larut dalam air dan memiliki peran kunci dala...
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  • 5 nasty side effects of mixing ibuprofen and alcohol and how long you should wait to drink after taking NSAIDs

    5 nasty side effects of mixing ibuprofen and alcohol and how long you should wait to drink after taking NSAIDs

    Ibuprofen is a common pain reliever used for everything from headaches to strained muscles. While it might seem like a good idea to relieve pain with ibuprofen and relax with a glass of wine or a cold beer, it’s best to keep alcohol and ibuprofen separate. That’s because mixing ibupr...
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  • Artemether for severe malaria

    Artemether for severe malaria

    In this review, researchers examined the effects of treating people that have severe malaria with artemether injected intramuscularly, and compared it to treatment with other antimalarial drugs given intramuscularly or intravenously. After searching for relevant trials up to 9 April 2014, they i...
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