Articles Tagged With: vitamin
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Considerations and Concerns with Vitamin C in Sepsis and Septic Shock
Sepsis remains a major healthcare problem associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Roles for hydrocortisone, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), and thiamine (HAT therapy) as potential adjuvants remain controversial.
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Vitamin D and Colon Cancer
A self-report of any vitamin D supplementation is associated with a decrease in colorectal polyps; adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 0.57 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.33-0.96) in high-latitude conditions. A self report of meeting 600 IU of vitamin D, the recommended daily intake for that region, is associated with a decrease in high-risk adenomatous polyps, with an aOR of 0.78 (95% CI, 0.62-0.99) in high-latitude conditions.
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Efficacy of Vitamin C Infusion on Outcomes in Sepsis-Induced ARDS
In this randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, intravenous vitamin C infusion did not influence a change in the modified Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score from the time of infusion to four days compared to placebo.
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Mortality and Vitamin D Supplementation: A Meta-Analysis
In this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, researchers determined that when compared with placebo or no treatment, vitamin D supplementation alone was not associated with an increase in overall all-cause mortality, though there were some nuances based on vitamin D form and type of mortality.
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After Ischemic Stroke Related to Atrial Fibrillation, Direct Oral Anticoagulants Are Superior to Vitamin K Antagonists
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Vitamin D During Pregnancy and for Infant Growth
The Maternal Vitamin D for Infant Growth (MDIG) trial was conducted in Bangladesh to further understand whether prenatal vitamin D with or without postpartum supplementation affects infant growth or other maternal, newborn, and infant outcomes.
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The Effect of Preconception Vitamin D Levels on Live Birth and Pregnancy Loss
This secondary analysis of Effects of Aspirin in Gestation and Reproduction trial found that women with sufficient 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels (≥ 30 ng/mL) were more likely to become pregnant and have a live birth than women with insufficient concentrations of vitamin D.
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The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Fractures, Falls, and Bone Mineral Density
The authors of this systemic review, random-effect meta-analysis, and trial sequence analysis suggested that vitamin D supplementation does not have clinically significant effects on bone mineral density or the prevention of fractures or falls.
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Trends in Supplemental Vitamin D Intake
The authors investigated the trends in daily supplemental vitamin D intake of ≥ 1,000 IU and ≥ 4,000 IU and found increasing use of vitamin D supplementation.
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Vitamin C for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Risk
The authors of a systematic review of 13 studies found convincing evidence that vitamin C supplementation, beginning before cardiac surgery and continuing for a few days postoperatively, can decrease the risk of atrial fibrillation.