Vitamin A Toxicity: eMedicine Endocrinology
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Vitamin A Toxicity: eMedicine Endocrinology
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Tags: Liver, Endocrinology, Vitamin A Deficiency, Vitamin
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 7:39 pm By:
Because it is a fat-soluble vitamin, too much vitamin A can result in toxicity. Learn vitamin A toxicity symptoms. http://bit.ly/a2iJbf
Goiter, Diffuse Toxic: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: This condition was first described by the English physician Caleb H. Parry (1755-1822). The disorder is known as Graves disease (after Robert J. Graves) in the English-speaking world and as Basedow disease (after Karl A. von ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 5:40 pm By:
In diffuse toxic goiter, the thyroid gland is diffusely hyperplastic and excessively overproduces thyroid hormone. http://bit.ly/b8Wfds
Goiter, Toxic Nodular: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: A toxic nodular goiter (TNG) is a thyroid gland that contains autonomously functioning thyroid nodules, with resulting hyperthyroidism. TNG, or Plummer's disease, was first described by Henry Plummer in 1913. TNG is the second most common ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 5:28 pm By:
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A toxic nodular goiter is a thyroid gland that has autonomously functioning thyroid nodules causing hyperthyroidism. http://bit.ly/aajdnn
Vitamin E Toxicity: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant and free radical scavenger in lipophilic environments. It is consumed by approximately 20% of the US population. Vitamin E requires bile for absorption, and 25% ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Vitamin E toxicity can result from an overdose of vitamin supplementation. Learn the symptoms. http://bit.ly/9hjIrV
Vitamin E Deficiency: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Vitamin E, one of the most important lipid-soluble antioxidant nutrients, is found in nut oils, sunflower seeds, whole grains, wheat germ, and spinach. Severe deficiency, as may occur in persons with abetalipoproteinemia or fat malabsorption, profoundly ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Severe vitamin E deficiency may occur in persons with abetalipoproteinemia or fat malabsorption. Learn more. http://bit.ly/cvzShM
Vitamin K Deficiency: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Vitamin K (VK), an essential, lipid-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in the production of coagulation proteins, is found in green, leafy vegetables and in oils, such as soybean, cottonseed, canola, and olive oils.1 ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Vitamin K (VK), an essential, lipid-soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in protein coagulation. More on deficiency.http://bit.ly/97HbXp
Riboflavin Deficiency: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Riboflavin, or vitamin B-2, was initially isolated from milk whey in 1879. Originally called lactochrome, it was also once known as vitamin G. Riboflavin is important for energy production, enzyme function, and normal fatty acid and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Water-soluble riboflavin (vitamin B-2) is not stored in ample amounts, and deficiency can occur. Learn the symptoms. http://bit.ly/9LZlQO
Vitamin D Deficiency and Related Disorders: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Vitamin D deficiency in children can manifest as rickets (it is the most common cause of nutritional rickets), which presents as bowing of the legs. Vitamin D deficiency in adults results in osteomalacia, which presents as ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Vitamin D deficiency in children can manifest as rickets, which presents as bowing of the legs. Learn more. http://bit.ly/bw2Kda
Scurvy: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Scurvy was first described in 1541 by a Dutch physician named Echthius working in Cologne, Germany. Mistakenly, he thought it was an infectious disease. In 1540, a French explorer named Jacques Cartier learned of a remedy ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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A study by NHANES III has determined 14% of males & 10% of females were vitamin C deficient. More on scurvy. http://bit.ly/bE5yd9
Pyridoxine Deficiency: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pyridoxine 5'-phosphate is an essential cofactor in various transamination, decarboxylation, glycogen hydrolysis, and synthesis pathways involving carbohydrate, sphingolipid, amino acid, heme, and neurotransmitter metabolism. Pyridoxine deficiency causes blood, skin, and nerve changes. This vitamin is unique ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Pyridoxine deficiency causes blood, skin, and nerve changes. Learn more about causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/a8oR77
Beriberi (Thiamine Deficiency): eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Thiamine deficiency, or beriberi, refers to the lack of thiamine pyrophosphate, the active form of the vitamin known as thiamine (also spelled thiamin), or vitamin B-1. Thiamine pyrophosphate acts as a coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism through ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 5, 2010 at 6:46 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Beriberi refers to the lack of thiamine, or vitamin B-1. Learn more about causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/93a3cm
Toxicity, Vitamin: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Every day 44% of Americans take vitamins and dietary supplements.1 In 2007, vitamin C, vitamin E, and multivitamins were among 5 best-selling supplements.2 As many as 84% of Americans consider vitamins and supplements safe,” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 4, 2010 at 2:04 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Every day 44% of Americans take vitamins and dietary supplements. When taken in large doses, vitamins can be toxic. http://bit.ly/9YARE8
Toxicity, Iron: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Iron overdose has been one of the leading causes of death caused by toxicological agents in children younger than 6 years. Iron is used as a pediatric or prenatal vitamin supplement and for treatment of anemia. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2010 at 10:11 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Iron overdose has been one of the leading causes of death caused by toxicological agents in children uder 6 years. http://bit.ly/cO3ULh
Vitamin A Deficiency: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The word vitamin was originally derived from Funk's term vital amine. In 1912, he was referring to Christian Eijkman's discovery of an amine extracted from rice polishings that could prevent beriberi. Funk's recognition of the antiberiberi ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on February 17, 2010 at 5:29 pm By:
Medscape Endocrin Endocrinology
A single, oral dose of vitamin A apparently effective against vitamin A deficiency in preschool-aged children. At http://bit.ly/d1sCJX
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