scholarly journals 393: HYPOVITAMINOSIS AND VITAMIN C DEFICIENCY IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS UNDERGOING CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 184-184
Author(s):  
Awni Al-Subu ◽  
Kari Nelson ◽  
Kate Amond ◽  
Paige Selenski ◽  
Michael Lasarev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiopulmonary Bypass ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Vitamin C Deficiency

Vitamin C deficiency and impact of vitamin C administration among pediatric patients with advanced chronic kidney disease

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nattaphorn Hongsawong ◽  
Notethasoung Chawprang ◽  
Kulnipa Kittisakmontri ◽  
Parach Vittayananan ◽  
Konggrapun Srisuwan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Vitamin C Deficiency

scholarly journals Vitamin C Deficiency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Forgotten Micronutrient

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie A Dunleavy ◽  
Ryan C Ungaro ◽  
Laura Manning ◽  
Stephanie Gold ◽  
Joshua Novak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Vitamin C Deficiency ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel

Abstract Background Micronutrient deficiencies are common in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). To date, the literature has focused on vitamin D, vitamin B12, and iron deficiencies. Methods We report a case series of 20 patients with IBD and vitamin C deficiency treated at a single tertiary care center. Results Sixteen (80%) patients had symptoms of clinical scurvy, including arthralgia, dry brittle hair, pigmented rash, gingivitis, easy bruising and/or brittle nails. Eighteen patients underwent a nutritional assessment, 10 (56%) patients reported complete avoidance of fruits and vegetables, and 3 (17%) reported reduced intake of fruits and vegetables. Conclusions Vitamin C deficiency should be considered in IBD patients, particularly those with reduced fruit/vegetable intake, as it can lead to significant signs and symptoms.

scholarly journals Vitamin C in Human Health and Disease

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1595
Author(s):  
Dariusz Nowak
Keyword(s):  
Eighteenth Century ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Citrus Fruit ◽  
Ancient Egypt ◽  
Vitamin Supplement ◽  
Vitamin C Deficiency ◽  
Health And Disease

Although the symptoms related to vitamin C deficiency were known in ancient Egypt and eighteenth century Scottish surgeon James Lind found that scurvy (a disease resulting from insufficient dietary ingestion of vitamin C) could be effectively treated with citrus fruit, this vitamin was discovered only in the year 1912 and then after 21 years it was chemically synthetized and introduced to the market as the first vitamin supplement [...]

The multifactorial aetiology of gingival overgrowth: a case report illustrating diagnosis and management

Dental Update ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 662-671
Author(s):  
Rachael Y Jablonski ◽  
Bethany Rushworth ◽  
Kathryn A Durey
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Renal Transplantation ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Patient Engagement ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Gingival Overgrowth ◽  
Vitamin C Deficiency ◽  
Specialist Services ◽  
Detailed Assessment

Gingival overgrowth is the enlargement of gingival tissues and has various underlying aetiological factors. This case report highlights the multifactorial aetiology of gingival overgrowth for a patient who was prescribed an immunosuppressive strategy following renal transplantation, had poor levels of oral hygiene and a diet deficient in fruit and vegetables. The report highlights the importance of a detailed assessment to identify all underlying factors and demonstrates how a referral to the specialist services for gingival overgrowth led to a diagnosis of vitamin C deficiency. It also illustrates how both patient engagement and a conservative cause-related therapy can achieve a satisfactory resolution without any surgical intervention. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This case report highlights the importance of a detailed assessment to diagnose all relevant underlying aetiological factors involved in the development of gingival overgrowth. It also illustrates how both patient engagement and a conservative cause-related therapy can achieve a satisfactory resolution of gingival overgrowth without any surgical intervention.

scholarly journals Early Life Vitamin C Deficiency Does Not Alter Morphology of Hippocampal CA1 Pyramidal Neurons or Markers of Synaptic Plasticity in a Guinea Pig Model

Nutrients ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 749 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stine Hansen ◽  
Jane Jørgensen ◽  
Jens Nyengaard ◽  
Jens Lykkesfeldt ◽  
Pernille Tveden-Nyborg
Keyword(s):  
Synaptic Plasticity ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Guinea Pig ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Pyramidal Neurons ◽  
Pig Model ◽  
Vitamin C Deficiency ◽  
Ca1 Pyramidal Neurons ◽  
Hippocampal Ca1 ◽  
Guinea Pig Model

scholarly journals Prevalence of Hypovitaminosis C and its Relationship with Frailty in Older Hospitalised Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 2117
Author(s):  
Yogesh Sharma ◽  
Alexandra Popescu ◽  
Chris Horwood ◽  
Paul Hakendorf ◽  
Campbell Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vitamin C Deficiency ◽  
Frailty Assessment ◽  
Geriatric Unit ◽  
Hospitalised Patients ◽  
Micronutrient Malnutrition ◽  
The Relationship

Frailty is common in older hospitalised patients and may be associated with micronutrient malnutrition. Only limited studies have explored the relationship between frailty and vitamin C deficiency. This study investigated the prevalence of vitamin C deficiency and its association with frailty severity in patients ≥75 years admitted under a geriatric unit. Patients (n = 160) with a mean age of 84.4 ± 6.4 years were recruited and underwent frailty assessment by use of the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS). Patients with an EFS score <10 were classified as non-frail/vulnerable/mildly frail and those with ≥10 as moderate–severely frail. Patients with vitamin C levels between 11–28 μmol/L were classified as vitamin C depleted while those with levels <11 μmol/L were classified as vitamin C deficient. A multivariate logistic regression model determined the relationship between vitamin C deficiency and frailty severity after adjustment for various co-variates. Fifty-seven (35.6%) patients were vitamin C depleted, while 42 (26.3%) had vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C levels were significantly lower among patients who were moderate–severely frail when compared to those who were non-frail/vulnerable/mildly frail (p < 0.05). After adjusted analysis, vitamin C deficiency was 4.3-fold more likely to be associated with moderate–severe frailty (aOR 4.30, 95% CI 1.33-13.86, p = 0.015). Vitamin C deficiency is common and is associated with a greater severity of frailty in older hospitalised patients.

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