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James F. Mayhew - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Zinc pennies in the esophagus.
PEDIATRICS, 2003Co-Authors: Robin A. Dyleski, M. Saif Siddiqui, James F. MayhewAbstract:To the Editor. — We read with interest the case report of a child with a penny lodged in the esophagus by Bothwell et al.1 In our pediatric otolaryngology and anesthesia practice, we see a number of such patients annually. Before diagnosis of chronic esophageal foreign bodies, it is not unusual for some of these children to have been treated for new-onset asthma for several weeks to months. Most often, the “asthma” resolves following removal of the foreign body. Although reactions as severe as that described by the authors in their case report have not been seen, almost all have some esophageal mucosal and/or muscular reaction to the presence of the penny, especially if it has been present for more than a few days. Our concern with this report and discussion is the emphasis on Zinc toxicity in this patient despite neither a documented Zinc Blood Level measurement nor explicit, distinct signs of toxicity. It is only …
J. Weissgarten - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Copper and Zinc Blood Levels among children with nonorganic failure to thrive.
Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh Scotland), 2003Co-Authors: Matitiahu Berkovitch, E. Heyman, R. Afriat, I. Matz-khromchenko, M. Avgil, Revital Greenberg, D.r. Zimmerman, S. Berman, J. WeissgartenAbstract:Background and Aims: Copper and Zinc deficiency are commonly reported among children with organic failure to thrive. In contrast, reports on copper and Zinc status in children with non-organic failure to thrive are scarce. The goal of this study was to evaluate copper and Zinc Blood Levels and nutritional intake among children with non-organic failure to thrive. Methods: A study group of 32 children with non-organic failure to thrive were investigated and compared with 32 healthy controls. Each child had copper and Zinc Blood Level measurements. In addition, the study group underwent evaluation of thyroid function, immunoglobulins, endomesial antibodies and xylose test. A dietary questionnaire that included a diet history and a 24-h dietary recall was administered to parents by a dietician. Weight for height, height for age and mean daily intake of calories, protein, copper and Zinc were calculated. Results: There were no significant differences between the two groups in either socioeconomic status or caloric, copper or Zinc intake. Protein intake was significantly lower in the study group (P
Shaker Salarilak - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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ROLE OF WHEAT FORTIFICATION WITH Zinc COMPOUNDS IN CHANGES OF Zinc Blood Level OF COMMUNITY
2011Co-Authors: Shaker SalarilakAbstract:SUMMARY: Bread is the main food of Iranian people. The consumption of bread supplies a significant portion of the protein (70%) and calories (20%) needed by body. Agricultural soil in Iran contains less than 0.7 milligram/kg of Zinc, while in standard cases, soil should contains more than 1 milligram/kg. Studies revealed that the content of Zinc in produced wheat in Iran's calcareous lands is less than 15 milligram/kg whereas American wheat contains 27 milligram/kg. Zinc deficiency mainly affects on different parts of body such as immunity and digestive systems. Zinc is most important on reproduction, skin health, behavioral nervous development, physical growth and body resistance against diseases. With regards to its vital role in body, Zinc deficiency in soil and produce (e.g. corns) and consequently its deficiency in body, counts as one of the most important problems in the national nutritional programs. This study was carried out to assess the effect of soil fortification with Zinc compounds in the Level of Zinc serum. In the first stage, agriculture soil was fortified with values of 15 kg/hectare iron sexsothirin, 40 kg/hectare manganese sulfate and 50kg/hectare Zinc sulfate. The value of Zinc in consuming flour under intervention before and during the study was measured by atomic absorption machine through dry oxidation. A total of 1795 local people were selected from Urmia city, Iran and went under intervention. Blood sample were taken from 1% of the population before and after intervention, Blood serum was separated and the value of Zinc was measured with the use of UK Randox kit by auto analyzer machine Hitadin 704.This study has been carried out as a field trial study. Statistical analysis, in form of means, standar deviations with 95% confidence intervals with comparison between values before and after intervention were presented. The mean Blood serum Zinc before and after intervention was 80.05, 109.73 microgram/deciliter Blood respectively with 95% confidence interval (CI= 102.58, 116.89), considered to be significant (P=0.001). The mean serum Zinc in women and men before intervention was 75.23, 87.92 respectively and difference between two groups was significant (p=0.028). The mean serum Zinc after intervention in women and men was similar (110.39, 108.66 respectively with P=0.818). Differences between the mean serum Level of Zinc before and after intervention were significant for women (P=0.001) as well as for men (P=0.001). These findings indicated that using Zinc compounds as soil fortification led to improvement of Zinc standards in wheat produce and causes to increase the Level of Zinc serum in all sex and age group of community with the use of enriched flour for 6 months continuously.
Robin A. Dyleski - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Zinc pennies in the esophagus.
PEDIATRICS, 2003Co-Authors: Robin A. Dyleski, M. Saif Siddiqui, James F. MayhewAbstract:To the Editor. — We read with interest the case report of a child with a penny lodged in the esophagus by Bothwell et al.1 In our pediatric otolaryngology and anesthesia practice, we see a number of such patients annually. Before diagnosis of chronic esophageal foreign bodies, it is not unusual for some of these children to have been treated for new-onset asthma for several weeks to months. Most often, the “asthma” resolves following removal of the foreign body. Although reactions as severe as that described by the authors in their case report have not been seen, almost all have some esophageal mucosal and/or muscular reaction to the presence of the penny, especially if it has been present for more than a few days. Our concern with this report and discussion is the emphasis on Zinc toxicity in this patient despite neither a documented Zinc Blood Level measurement nor explicit, distinct signs of toxicity. It is only …
Matitiahu Berkovitch - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Copper and Zinc Blood Levels among children with nonorganic failure to thrive.
Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh Scotland), 2003Co-Authors: Matitiahu Berkovitch, E. Heyman, R. Afriat, I. Matz-khromchenko, M. Avgil, Revital Greenberg, D.r. Zimmerman, S. Berman, J. WeissgartenAbstract:Background and Aims: Copper and Zinc deficiency are commonly reported among children with organic failure to thrive. In contrast, reports on copper and Zinc status in children with non-organic failure to thrive are scarce. The goal of this study was to evaluate copper and Zinc Blood Levels and nutritional intake among children with non-organic failure to thrive. Methods: A study group of 32 children with non-organic failure to thrive were investigated and compared with 32 healthy controls. Each child had copper and Zinc Blood Level measurements. In addition, the study group underwent evaluation of thyroid function, immunoglobulins, endomesial antibodies and xylose test. A dietary questionnaire that included a diet history and a 24-h dietary recall was administered to parents by a dietician. Weight for height, height for age and mean daily intake of calories, protein, copper and Zinc were calculated. Results: There were no significant differences between the two groups in either socioeconomic status or caloric, copper or Zinc intake. Protein intake was significantly lower in the study group (P
