Most often read
- •
Associations between FA supplementation in pregnancy and effects on offspring's NTDs, allergy/respiratory problems, cancer and behaviour problems as been studied.
- •
There is growing concern about the effects of excessive FA supplementation, whether in terms of doses or times of exposure.
- •
FA supplementation in the periconceptional period is protective against NTDs while in later periods it could be deleterious.
- •
A daily dose of 0.4mg FA in the periconceptional period seems to be effective and safe.
- •
Rituximab use in MG patients lead to the reduction of relapses and to a lesser use of immunosuppressive agents in our series.
- •
Rituximab use in our MG patients decreased healthcare costs after treatment, comparing to the pre-treatment period.
- •
Rituximab is a clinical effective treatment for B cell-related diseases like MG and seems to be a cost–saving intervention.
- •
Chronic anal fissure is a common condition associated with intense pain.
- •
Local botulinum toxin injection is a valid option in its management.
- •
Pain intensity scores significantly improved after BoNT injection.
- •
Side effects were rare and mild.
- •
Our results support the inclusion of BoNT in the management algorithm of chronic anal fissure.
- •
Fermentation of the dietary fiber by intestinal microflora results in production of butyrate.
- •
Butyrate possesses anticarcinogenic effect at the colonic level.
- •
Three transporters (MCT1, SMCT1 and BCRP) regulate the intracellular concentration of BT in colonic epithelial cells.
- •
Changes in the expression of these transporters occur in colorectal cancer.
- •
Breaking bad news is still deemed a difficult task by family physicians.
- •
Family physicians feel they need training in breaking bad news.
- •
The family physicians’ attitude to this issue is different from what they would wish if they themselves had a life-threatening disease.