Warfarin use and fracture risk
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Research presented concerns the relationship between vitamin K and bone density, focusing on the risk of bone loss for older patients using wafarin, a vitamin K antagonist. Topics addressed include the physiological aspects of age-related bone loss, chronic wafarin therapy, and bone fractures.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 2000
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Dr. Abraham Horwitz (1911-2000)
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The accomplishments of nutritionist Dr. Abraham Horwitz are presented, with a focus on his contributions to international public health. These include research on the effects of vitamin A deficiency, and the importance of government involvement in promoting nutrition.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 2000
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Oral rehydration solution therapy in the management of children with rotavirus diarrhea
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Research presented concerns the treatment of diarrhea in children caused by rotavirus infections, focusing on the ability of oral rehydration solutions to promote intestinal healing. An evaluation of several oral rehydration therapies is presented.
Publication Name: Nutrition Reviews
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0029-6643
Year: 2000
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