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Aug 15, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels and the Risk of Mortality in the General Population - Source: Archives of Internal Medicine, Aug 11, 2008
Long term tracking of 13,331 US adults found those in the lowest vitamin D quartile were 26% more likely to die of any cause than those in the highest D group, report researchers at Johns Hopkins & Albert Einstein. [Source: Archives of Internal Medicine, Aug 11, 2008] |
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Aug 15, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Low vitamin D levels associated with increased risk of death
Large population CDC tracking study indicates the lowest one-fourth based on vitamin D level face a 26% greater average risk of death than the highest one-fourth. |
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Aug 09, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 08-13-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 08-13-08 |
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Aug 09, 2008 |
Chat |
CFIDS&FM |
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 08-13-08
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 08-13-08 |
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Aug 09, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Orthostatic Intolerance: What It Is, Diagnosis, Coping Tips, Research Centers and Trials
If you have problems such as lightheadedness when rising to a standing position or when standing, you may have orthostatic intolerance. This is common in ME/CFS and FM, and is an umbrella term for a group of blood pressure/heart rate regulation dysfunctions with many possible symptoms. |
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Aug 06, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Serotonergic agents and the irritable bowel syndrome: What goes wrong? - Source: Current Opinion in Pharmacology. Jul 28, 2008
Research shows serotonin (5HT) disturbances play a role in both types of IBS – with diarrhea (abnormally high) and with constipation (abnormally low). Corrective drugs were effective in trials but withdrawn owing to rare serious complications. With new drugs under development, trials to determine risk/benefit criteria are likely. Source: Current Opinion in Pharmacology, Jul 28, 2008 |
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Jul 26, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Dr. Fortanasce Explains the Alzheimer's Disease Crisis and a Protocol to Prevent or Delay It - at Any Age
Alzheimer's doctor and innovator Vincent Fortansce, MD (author of The Anti-Alzheimer's Prescription) provides useful information on Alzheimer's and its diagnosis, his view that a cure is unlikely any time soon, and the science-based protocol he recommends to prevent or delay the disease. |
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Jul 25, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Vitamin D Deficiency - 'A Disease of Neglect' and Its Unrecognized Toll
“Who is at risk of vitamin D deficiency? Everyone is,” says Dr. Michael Holick, PhD, MD, in his fascinating presentation - “The Vitamin D Pandemic and Its Health Consequences" - offered free online to all. |
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Jul 21, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
A Primer on Blood Pressure – High, Low, Dysregulated
Blood pressure is created as a combination of three factors, explains UK-based ME/CFS/FM specialist Sarah Myhill, MD. In simple terms, she outlines the causes of high & low blood pressure, their diagnosis, and treatments. |
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Jul 20, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Dr. Mark Pellegrino, MD, Offers Insights on Motherhood and Fibromyalgia
Pregnancy can be a daunting decision and a challenging experience for women with fibromyalgia. Dr. Pellegrino offers a host of insights, drawing on his extensive experience advising and managing patients in their childbearing years. |
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