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Nausea and Vomiting (post-surgery) - acupressure - 32885 / 44184 Acupressure - P6 (Sea Band™). [Can J Anaesth. 2005 Aug;52(7):703-9. 32885/ 44184 (1/2006)] Summary Interview |
Nausea and Vomiting (post-surgery) - ginger - 44145 Ginger 1 gm/d (1 gm dried ginger root powder). [Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2006; 194(1):95-99. 44145 (05/2006)] Summary Interview |
Nausea and Vomiting - ginger root - 48398 Ginger root powder capsules (1000 or 2000 mg per day) in 3 divided doses (1st dose: 1 hr before start ofchemotherapy infusion; 2nd dose: 3 hrs after start of chemotherapy infusion; 3rd dose: 8 hrs after start of chemotherapy infusion). [Pediatr Blood Cancer, 2010, Sep 14; [Epub ahead of print]. 48398 (4/2011)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) - Probiotics Probiotics in preterm neonates [metanalysis of different strains used - Bifidobacterium breve, Lactobacillus GG, Saccharomyces boulardii, Bifidobacteria infantis, Bifidobacterium bifidus, Lactobacillus acidophillus, Lactobacillus casei and Bifidobacterium lactis .5 to 6 x 109 1 to 2 times daily. [The Lancet, 2007; 369 (9573):1614-20. 45458 (8/2007)] Summary Interview |
| Calcium restriction is not beneficial in calcium oxalate stones. Restriction may increase stone risk by 1) increasing oxalate excretion and 2) causing bone resorption. [Clinical Science, 1997;93:257-263. 28618 (1998)] Summary Interview |
| Diet - increase water intake; normalize protein and caloric intake. [Clinical Science, 1997;93:257-263. 28618 (1998)] Summary Interview |
| Diet with normal calcium intake (1000 mg/d) and reduced animal protein and sodium cut risk of recurrent stones in half compared to low calcium (400 mg/d) and normal animal protein and sodium intake. [N Engl J Med, January 20, 2002;346(2):77-84. 38750 (2002)] Summary Interview |
| Dietary approach for calcium oxalate stones: reduce animal fat (correlates with oxalate excretion), sodium (calcium excretion), coffee and tea (rich in oxalate); reduce weight (increased calcium excretion) by reducing protein and carbohydrate intake; increase calcium from calcium-rich mineral water 100-200 ml per hour, low fat milk (calcium), low fat cheeses (calcium) and seaweed (rich in calcium and magnesium) which binds oxalate intestine. [Eur Urol, 2000;37:140-144. 34864 (2000)] Summary Interview |
| Dietary factors that may be of benefit: vegetable protein instead of animal protein (reduced acid load); calcium citrate (does not enhance crystallization of calcium salts), calcium carbonate blocks oxalate absorption; vitamin B6 and magnesium citrate may prevent calcium oxalate stone formation by lowering the metabolic production of oxalic acid and inhibiting its crystallization respectively; sugars restriction can decrease endogenous oxalic acid production and urinary calcium excretion; soft drink reduction may reduce the acid environment and reduce calcium excretion. [N Engl J Med, January 20, 2002;346(2):77-84. 38750 (2002)] Summary Interview |
| Dietary factors are to reduced fat which binds to calcium forming soaps and leaves less calcium to bind with oxalate; normal, not low, calcium diets should be recommended to bind oxalate in the intestine. [Urol Int, 1998;61:192-195. 32611 (1999)] Summary Interview |
Nephrolithiasis - Eicosapentaenoic acid Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 1800 mg/d reduced urinary calcium excretion in stone formers. [Eur Urol, 2001;39:580-585. 38323 (2001)] Summary Interview |
Nephrolithiasis - Magnesium, citrate, vitamin B6 Supplements of magnesium, citrate and vitamin B6 may be inhibitory while vitamin D and PTH may increase risk. [Clinical Science, 1997;93:257-263. 28618 (1998)] Summary Interview |
| Phytate 120 - 300 mg/dy or diet high in legumes, nuts and cereal grains. [Eur Urol, 2001;39:580-585. 38323 (2001)] Summary Interview |
Nephropathy (IgA) - Eicosapentaenoic acid/Docosahexaenoic acid Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 1.9 g/d and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 1.4 g/d. [J Am Soc Nephrol 1999;10: 1772-1777. 33182 (1999)] Summary Interview |
Neural Tube Defect (NTD) - Homocysteine elevation Homocysteine elevation due to possible methionine synthase dysfunction and lower vitamin B12 levels increase risk. [The Lancet, January 21, 1995; 345:149-51. 21660 (1996)] Summary Interview |
Neural Tube Defect (NTD) - Multivitamin Multivitamin containing .4 mg folic acid. [JAMA, April 10, 1996;275(14):1093-1096. 24560 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Neural Tube Defect (NTD) - Multivitamin - 2 Multivitamin containing .4 mg folic acid. [The Lancet, January 21, 1995;345:149-51. 21660 (1996)] Summary Interview |
Neural Tube Defect (NTD) - Obesity Obesity (body mass index > than 29 kg/m2) doubled the risk for neural tube defects. [JAMA, April 10, 1996;275(14):1093-1096. 24560 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Neural Tube Defect (NTD) - Periconceptional folic acid Periconceptional folic acid prevents 70% of neural tube defects. [Eur J Clin Nutr, 1995;49:787-793. 24065A (1996)] Summary Interview |
Neurologic Disorder - Antigliadin antibodies Antigliadin antibodies recommended screen. [The Lancet, February 10, 1996; 347:369-371. 24229 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Neurologic Disorder - Antigliadin antibodies - 2 Antigliadin antibodies disappear from the blood in 3-6 months; improvement or stabilization occurs at about 2 years from the introduction of gluten-free diet. [The Lancet, February 10, 1996;347:369-371. 24229 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Neurologic Disorder - Celiac disease Celiac disease screening. [Am J Med, March 1, 2004;116:312-317. 42425 (01/2005)] Summary Interview |
| Gluten sensitivity common. [The Lancet, February 10, 1996;347:369-371. 24229 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Neurologic Disorder - Gluten-free diet Gluten-free diet improves cerebral hypofusion. [Am J Med, March 1, 2004;116: 312-317. 42425 (01/2005)] Summary Interview |
Neurologic Disorder - Gluten-free diet - 2 Gluten-free diet in celiac disease can improve neurologic function. [The Lancet, February 10, 1996;347:369-371. 24229 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Neurologic Disorder - Vitamin C Vitamin C is beneficial by protecting neurons against the neurotoxic effects of glutamate; is an inhibitor at the dopamine receptor; is a powerful antioxidant and is the main defense of the brain against toxic free radicals (FORs); works in tandem with vitamin E. Vitamin E is found mostly in the glia and ascorbate in the neurons. These antioxidants also act on the gene expression of other antioxidant systems. [J Royal Soc Med, May, 1996;89(5):241. 24982/24872 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Neuromuscular Disease - Creatine monohydrate Creatine monohydrate 10 gm/d for five days followed by 5 gm/d for five days. [Neurology March, 1999;52:854-855. 31840 (1999)] Summary Interview |
Neuropathic Pain - epa, dha - 47740 EPA ≥ 400 mg and DHA ≥200 mg per capsule, starting at 1-2 capsules per day titrating up to as high as 2 capsules for every 50 pounds of body weight in divided doses. Capsules may be frozen and taken with food to minimize gastrointestinal side-effects. [Clin J Pain, 2010;26(2):168-72. 47740 (3/2010)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Neuropathic Pain - methylcobalamin, vitamin b12 - 50007 Methylcobalamin, the neurologically active form of vitamin B12, I.M. at 100 to 1000 mcg every day or every other day, for 1-2 weeks, followed by a maintenance dose of 100 to 1000 mcg every 1-3 months diminished feet pain and OCD symptoms. [Gen Hosp Psychiatry, 2012 Jan 6. [Epub ahead of print] 50007 (2/2012)] Interview PubMed |
Neuropathy (anti-retroviral) - acetyl-l-carntine - 44095 Acetyl-l-carntine 3 gms/d. [HIV Clinical Trials, 2005; 6(6): 344-350. 44095 (4/2006)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Neuropathy (diabetic) - diet - 21878 Diet - vegan diet which excludes any food or drink that comes from animal, fish, meat, milk or eggs; excludes refined foods such as free fats (oil, shortening or margarine, etc.); free carbohydrates (sugar, syrups, starch, etc.); or refined cereals (white rice, white flour, etc.); or refined legumes (soy protein isolate or soy protein concentrate products). Eat only whole nuts, beans, seeds, whole grains, fruit and vegetables. [J Nutr Med, 1994;4:431-439. 21878 (1996)] Summary Interview |
Neuropathy (diabetic) - gamma-linolenic acid - 28204 Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) 480 mg/d. [Diabetes, 1997;46(Suppl. 2):S90-S93. 28204 (1998)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Neuropathy (diabetic) - vitamin b1 - 25833 Vitamin B1 (benfothiamine) 3 x 100 mg/d for 2 to 3 weeks and thereafter a dose of 1 to 2 x 100 mg/d benefitted diabetic polyneuropathy. [Exp Clin Endocrinol Metab, 1996;104:311-316. 25833 (1997)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Neuropathy (idiopathic) - creatine monohydrate - 31840 Creatine monohydrate 10 gm/d for five days followed by 5 gm/d for five days. [Neurology March, 1999;52:854-855. 31840 (1999)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Neuropathy (peripheral) - vitamin b12 - 28725 Vitamin B12 normal ranges should be 600 to 2000 pg/ml. Below 550 to 600 pg/ml deficiencies start to appear in the CSF. Humans are born with serum levels of about 2000 pg/ml, which decline gradually throughout life. [Medical Hypotheses, 1991;34:131-140. 28725 (1998)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Neuropathy - cisplatin - vitamin e - 47824 Vitamin E as alpha-tocopherol at 400 mg per day in a single dose away from meals significantly protected against cisplatin peripheral neurotoxicity and reduced the incidence and intensity of neuropathic signs and symptoms. [Neurology, 2010;74(9):762-6. 47824 (5/2010)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Neuropsychological Function - Walking Walking > 1000 steps per day improves mental functioning and memory in cardiac patients. [J Int Med, 1995;238:423-428. 23627 (1995)] Summary Interview |
| Fibrinogen is lowered by 15%; raises HDL-C by 20-40%; HDL2-C, the large HDL particle is raised by up to 100%; a negligible effect on smaller HDL3; LDL-C is lowered by 15-30%; small, dense LDL particles are significantly lowered; triglycerides are lowered by 15-40%; and Lp(a) decreases10-40%. Niacin protocol: Day 1 0.25 gm after lunch, 0.5 gm after dinner and 0.5 gm at night. Day 2 0.25 gm after breakfast, 0.5 gm after lunch, 0.5 gm after dinner and 1gm at night. Day 3 0.25 gm after breakfast, 0.5 gm after lunch, 1gm after dinner and 1gm at night. Day 4 1 gm q.i.d., taken immediately after meals and at bedtime. [J Intern Med. 2005 Aug;258(2):94-114. 43553 (01/2005)] Summary Interview |
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