Vitamin E-induced Coagulopathy in a Young Patient Vitamin E-induced Coagulopathy in a Young Patient
This case highlights the risk of vitamin E-related coagulopathy due to inhibition of vitamin K-dependent factors, even at marginally increased levels of serum vitamin E.Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news
Boy, 16, suffered ataxia and muscle wasting for years due to vitamin E deficiency
One patient's symptoms, which included generalised weakness throughout his body, started when he was just 10 years old. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Two popular supplements can ‘interfere’ with vitamin K in the body - risk of haemorrhaging
Taking too much vitamin E and vitamin A in supplement form could have a dangerous effect on the body, an expert has warned. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 18, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: Those Exposed to Asbestos Should Not Take Beta-Carotene
Taking beta-carotene health supplements could increase the risk of lung cancer or death from cardiovascular disease for anyone who is regularly exposed to asbestos, according to a panel of medicine experts.
Based on existing scientific evidence, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded recently that the potential harms of beta-carotene supplements outweigh any benefits, particularly for those with occupational exposure to asbestos.
The task force, an independent group of medical volunteers, makes recommendations about clinical preventive services. In the same report, it also said vitamin E provided no benefi...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - July 25, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Fran Mannino Tags: Asbestos Exposure Clinical Trials/Research/Emerging Treatments Source Type: news
E-cigarette vaping associated acute lung injury (EVALI): state of science and future research needs - Marrocco A, Singh D, Christiani DC, Demokritou P.
"E-Cigarette (e-cig) Vaping-Associated Acute Lung Injury" (EVALI) has been linked to vitamin-E-acetate (VEA) and Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), due to their presence in patients' e-cigs and biological samples. Lacking standardized methodologies for patie... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 18, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
vitamin E
Title: vitamin ECategory: MedicationsCreated: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - July 13, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
USPSTF Recommends Against Beta Carotene, Vitamin E Supplements
No benefit seen for cardiovascular disease, cancer prevention; evidence insufficient for assessing pros and cons of multivitamins (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - June 21, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Cardiology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Pharmacy, Journal, Source Type: news
Evidence Still Lacking That Vitamins Prevent CVD, Cancer: USPSTF Evidence Still Lacking That Vitamins Prevent CVD, Cancer: USPSTF
In its final recommendation statement on the subject, the task force does, however, recommend against use of vitamin E and beta-carotene.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - June 21, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
USPSTF Recommends Against Beta Carotene, Vitamin E Supplements
TUESDAY, June 21, 2022 -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against the use of beta carotene or vitamin E for prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer and finds that the evidence is insufficient for ascertaining the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 21, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Give Edible Insects a Chance as an Alternative High-Quality Protein Source, say Scientists
A variety of insect-based delicacies. It is estimated that 2.5 billion people around the world eat insects as part of their regular diet. Encouraging the eating of insects could have health and climate change benefits. Credit: icipeBy Joyce ChimbiNairobi, May 6 2022 (IPS) Growing up in Samoya Village of Bungoma County in the Western part of Kenya, Elvis Wanjala has fond childhood memories of the rainy season, chasing and catching black-bellied winged termites in the rain.
“The termites would also come inside the house, attracted by the light late in the evening. My mother would sun-dry the termites and pan-fry them. We w...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - May 6, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Joyce Chimbi Tags: Africa Biodiversity Climate Action Climate Change Environment Featured Food and Agriculture Food Security and Nutrition Food Sustainability Headlines Health Natural Resources Poverty & SDGs TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Burea Source Type: news
How to 'battle ageing skin' - ‘reduce dark under-eye circles and wrinkles' at breakfast
VITAMIN E is an essential nutrient which can help to "maintain healthy skin and eyes". How can you ensure you are getting enough in your diet? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
No Improvement in CRC Outcomes With Vitamin E Supplementation No Improvement in CRC Outcomes With Vitamin E Supplementation
Adding a vitamin E analogue to standard therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer did not prolong time to first hospitalization or death. The study was published as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed.First Look (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - February 14, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
What Does Vitamin E Do for Your Skin?
Title: What Does Vitamin E Do for Your Skin?Category: Health and LivingCreated: 12/29/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/29/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - December 29, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Can Vitamin E Oil Remove Dark Spots?
Title: Can Vitamin E Oil Remove Dark Spots?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/29/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/29/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - December 29, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Can You Apply Vitamin E Oil Directly to the Skin?
Title: Can You Apply Vitamin E Oil Directly to the Skin?Category: Health and LivingCreated: 12/29/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/29/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - December 29, 2021 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
