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Current World Literature.

Current World Literature.
Current World Literature Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care. 10(3):366-387, May 2007.

Multiple sclerosis: Perplexing and hard to treat

When it comes to understanding, preventing and treating chronic diseases, multiple sclerosis ranks among the most challenging. The word “multiple” is apt in more ways than one.
Various suggested causes include early-life exposure to certain viruses or toxic agents, geographic and dietary influences, inherent immunological defects and underlying genetic susceptibilities.
MS is highly unpredictable. Rarely […]

Effect of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation on Bone Mineral Density in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Effect of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation on Bone Mineral Density in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Original Articles Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition. 45(5):538-545, November 2007.
Benchimol, Eric I *; Ward, Leanne M *; Gallagher, JC +; Rauch, Frank ++; Barrowman, Nick [S]; Warren, Jaime ||; Beedle, Susan [P]; Mack, David R *
Abstract:
Objectives: […]

Study: 1 joint is as bad as 5 cigarettes

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) A single joint of marijuana obstructs the flow of air as much as smoking up to five tobacco cigarettes, but long-term pot use does not increase the risk of developing emphysema, new research suggests.
A study by New Zealand’s Medical Research Institute identified the dose equivalence between cannabis and cigarette […]

Nigeria seeks $7 billion from Pfizer over drug study

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) The Nigerian government filed a lawsuit Monday against Pfizer http://stocks.usatoday.com/custom/usatoday-com/html-quote.asp?symb=pfe, asking for $7 billion in damages over allegations that the pharmaceutical company conducted a drug experiment that led to deaths and disabilities among children more than a decade ago, court papers showed.
The civil case filed in the capital, Abuja, is […]