MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'b12'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:21:29 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952843&cid=t_135236_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-study-supports-previous-evidence-that-autism-is-triggered-in-utero%2F2011.06.21 Science has found no evidence that vaccines cause autism; but the true cause(s) of autism have not yet been determined. So far the available evidence has pointed towards a largely genetic cause with possible interaction with environmental factors. A new study supports that interpretation. It also supports previous evidence that autism is triggered prior to birth, rather than at the time of vaccinations. Schmidt et al. published a study in Epidemiology on May 23, 2011, entitled “Prenatal Vitamins, One-carbon Metabolism Gene Variants, and Risk for Autism.” It was a population-based case control study of 566 subjects comparing a group of autistic children to a matched control group of children with normal development. They looked at maternal intake of prenatal vitamins in the 3 months bef... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952843 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:00:43 +0100 4952843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853023&cid=t_135236_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fthe-adhdb12-connectiona-closer-look.php ADHD can cover several behavioral problems: inattentiveness, being over-active or too impulsive, or a combination of these. While most research into ADHD has focused on children, recent research suggests that the symptoms continue into adulthood in up to 50% of adults who had the disorder in childhood. Some ADHD-type behaviors are to be expected in children, but when several symptoms occur that exceed the normal range for a child’s age, a diagnosis of ADHD may be made. If you’re a concerned parent or grandparent, you should beaware of the signs and symptoms. ADHD isn’t restricted to children. It’s a long-term condition, but adults can often better control their behavior, and disguise their symptoms. ADHD symptoms are grouped into two categories: 1. Inattentiveness 2. Hyperactivity ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853023 Sun, 22 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4853023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615453&cid=t_135236_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fvitamin-b12-crying-babies-pregnancy.html Crybabies may lack vitamin B12 mothers advisedThe meat manufacturing, production, processing and industry is now clutching at straws following the UK Government's announcement that we should eat no more than the equivalent of a small lamb chop and restrict our meat consumption to the bare minimum to avoid increased risks of cancer.Once again ignoring the facts that there are safer plant based sources of all of the handful of nutrients that are found in meat, and that meat is not only missing most anti-oxidants, fibre and many other essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals but is also implicated in thwarting our ability to attain a healthy synergistic balance of these nutrients.Once again it's the essential vitamin B12 that meat industry lobbyists have got their blood stained mitts on.Lea... Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615453 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:49:00 +0100 4615453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4022917&cid=t_135236_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FOKw1o5y-ce4%2F Yay…it’s Friday. Time to challenge that cerebral cortex and put on those ‘mental’ dancing shoes as we trip the light fantastic of medical trivia, and lift the latch on the cage of the tiger of tease…the Funtabulously, Frivolous Friday Five… Question 1 What did George Washington die from? Reveal Answer expand(document.getElementById('ddet1529338873'));expand(document.getElementById('ddetlink1529338873')) Asphyxia Asphyxia secondary to [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4022917 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 03:06:04 +0100 4022917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111515&cid=t_135236_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fb12-deficiency-cord-brain-involvement.html There is associated white matter involvement along with posterior column involvement which is relatively less commonly reported in B12 deficiency. This is 51 year old male who is non alcoholic, with possibly dietary deficiency. Reported by- Teleradiology ProvidersFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111515 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:42:00 +0100 3111515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2757855&cid=t_135236_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FK6lcorEN7Ls%2F Have you ever had your vitamin B12 levels checked? Do you know what vitamin B12 is? One of the B vitamins, it’s found in dairy products, meat, fish, and shellfish. It’s an essential part of the human diet because it: nourishes your nerve cells nourishes your red blood cells helps make DNA (genetic material) Vitamin B12 deficiency Without vitamin B12, you can end up with: a poor appetite weight loss tingling or numbness in your hands and feet difficulty walking memory loss irritability depression pallor shortness of breath dimentia Because many of these symptoms can also be signs of other disorders, it’s easy for vitamin B12 deficiency to be overlooked. Onset The onset of vitamin B12 deficiency is usually pretty slow and often later on in life. This is because your b... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2757855 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:53:21 +0100 2757855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1984678&cid=t_135236_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fsub-acute-combined-degeneration-mri.html Sub-acute combined degeneration (SCD) is a rare cause of demyelination of the dorsal and lateral columns of the spinal cord and is a neurological complication due to vitamin B12 deficiency. This is a case of SCD of the spinal cord in a 40-year-old man. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine showed intramedullary hyperintensity seen on T2-weighted images in the posterior column of the cervico-dorsal spinal cord, and lateral columns. A diagnosis of SCD of the spinal cord was considered and confirmed by a low serum cobalamin. Detection of lateral tracts involvement by the MRI is uncommon.Dr.Sumer K Sethi, MDSr Consultant Radiologist ,VIMHANS and CEO-Teleradiology ProvidersEditor-in-chief, The Internet Journal of Radiology Director, DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences) From Sumer's ... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1984678 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:09:00 +0100 1984678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798154&cid=t_135236_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4524 a Air Pollution Harms Heart Attack Patients, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Increases Risk of Memory Loss, New Diabetes Medication Shows Promise (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1798154 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1798154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1467032&cid=t_135236_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2F297485107%2F Copyright © 2008 Patti. Visit the original article at http://www.white-pebble.net/?p=4120.Well, I’ve mentioned my latest bout with weakness, dizziness, etc. And the whole Vitamin B12 thing. I spent yesterday at a local hospital with my new GP finding out what was at the bottom of this. After listening to my description, he quickly sends me on a tour of the different floors of the place for tests. Turns out that a pulmonary embolism can give off the same symptoms I had described. Good news: all tests were negative. I do not have a pulmonary embolism. Nope. Bad news: this means that my symptoms are mostly due to my, uh, “sedentariness.” I gotta get out and do things, even if the world does seem wobbly to me at the time. So, that’s it. End of my current mentioning of ... white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467032 Sun, 25 May 2008 00:59:49 +0100 1467032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1233282&cid=t_135236_133_f&fid=35109&url=http%3A%2F%2Fleftbrainrightbrain.co.uk%2F%3Fp%3D715 During WWII a number of German doctors conducted painful and often deadly experiments on thousands of concentration and death camp prisoners without their consent. ........ The second category of experimentation was aimed at developing and testing pharmaceuticals and treatment methods…. Source Its always a dangerous thing to invoke the spectre of the Nazi’s. There is a profound risk of undermining or belittling the full horror of what happened in Europe during the second world war. I hope I don’t do that. However, there are times that I simply know of no other way to illustrate the sort of things that one is sent from the various extreme biomed groups that exist on Yahoo and elsewhere. Who can forget Christine Heeren’s poor son being chelated with garli... Left Brain/Right Brain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1233282 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:53:26 +0100 1233282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1048755&cid=t_135236_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F190060954%2F According to a new study in mice (led by Zhenhua Liu from Tufts University), moderate deficiency of folate, riboflavin, and vitamins B6 and B12 together may promote the risk of DNA damage and increase the risk of colorectal cancers. The researchers, led by Zhenhua Liu from Tufts University, studied the Wnt pathway - a cellular signalling pathway linked to more than 85 per cent of colon cancers - and found that mild depletion of all four B vitamins was needed to promote the risk of tumour formation. Previously, studies have suggested that folate deficiency alone may promote the risk of colorectal cancer. The new research suggests a more complex interaction. However, the subject of folate and colorectal cancer is controversial, however, with some studies reporting that the B-vitamin may in f... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1048755 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:41:15 +0100 1048755