An Ayurvedic intervention for pseudomyxoma peritonei - A case report.

Cancer is the deadliest disease in the world and cancer treatment remains as a challenge among all systems of medicine. Pseudomyxoma peritonei is one of the rarest malignancies, devoid of any promising management strategies. Ayurvedic perspective of diagnosis and reports on treatment strategies for such malignant conditions are highly limited.

The role of serum S100B and serum thyroid stimulating hormone levels in vitiligo.

Vitiligo is a depigmenting disorder characterized by melanocyte loss, which results in pigment dilution of the skin. Vitiligo is commonly associated with thyroid disorders and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is a sensitive marker to detect thyroid disorders. S100B is damage associated molecular pattern (DAMP) molecule released when there is melanocyte damage.

Ethnic differences in vitamin D status, bone and body composition in South Asian indian and caucasian men.

Background: High prevalence of metabolic abnormalities and poor bone health in ethnic minorties may stem from differences in body composition and alterations in endocrine milieu. South Asian Indians (SAIs) are at greater risk for metabolic syndrome (MetS) and poor bone health than Caucasians. Often these differences are reported later in life and/or in a resident immigrant population compared to a Caucasian population.

Healthy eating index and bone health markers in adults with metabolically healthy and unhealthy obese phenotypes.

Background: The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) estimates the diet quality, and low HEI scores are associated with adverse bone outcomes. However, the relationship between HEI scores and bone health in individuals who are obese but otherwise healthy or obese with comorbidities remains unclear.

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the association of HEI scores with bone mineral density (BMD), bone regulating hormones and bone turnover markers in individuals with metabolically healthy obese (MHO) and metabolically unhealthy obese (MUO) phenotypes.

Role of diet quality in bone health in children and adolescents: a systematic review.

Context: Poor diet quality and unhealthy dietary patterns have been linked to poor bone health, yet few studies have investigated the role of diet quality in bone health in pediatric populations.

Objective: This systematic review aims to assess the available evidence on the association between diet quality and bone health markers in children and adolescents.

Data Sources: The PubMed, Scopus, and Virtual Health Library databases were searched electronically from October to November 2022, without any restrictions on date or language.