Zinc

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8421 relevant articles (367 outcomes, 1193 trials/studies) found for this Bio-Agent

Description: A metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated with ANEMIA, short stature, HYPOGONADISM, impaired WOUND HEALING, and geophagia. It is known by the symbol Zn.

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Experts

1.	Black, Robert E: 19 articles (05/2008 - 03/2003)
2.	Bhandari, Nita: 7 articles (05/2008 - 05/2002)
3.	Franklin, Renty B: 7 articles (10/2007 - 02/2004)
4.	Costello, Leslie C: 7 articles (10/2007 - 02/2004)
5.	Tubek, Sławomir: 6 articles (06/2008 - 01/2006)
6.	Chan, Pak H: 6 articles (01/2008 - 08/2002)
7.	Santosham, Mathuram: 6 articles (08/2007 - 05/2004)
8.	Oku, Naoto: 6 articles (07/2006 - 05/2002)
9.	Takeda, Atsushi: 6 articles (07/2006 - 05/2002)
10.	Malavolta, Marco: 5 articles (06/2008 - 01/2005)

Related Diseases

1.	Diarrhea 06/01/2007 - "METHODS AND RESULTS: Several reports from developing countries have demonstrated that supplements of zinc also provide significant reduction in stool output and duration, persistency, and severity of diarrhea. " 10/01/2006 - "CONCLUSION: Supplemental zinc had no significant effect on the duration or remission of diarrhea in HIV-infected adults." 08/01/1999 - "CONCLUSION: There was a significant reduction in the duration of persistent diarrhea in selected subgroups of zinc-supplemented ambulatory patients in this population." 06/01/1997 - "These pathophysiological conclusions are supported by several controlled clinical traits which have provided evidence that zinc supplementation results in significant reduction in the risk of continued diarrhea. " 02/01/1990 - "Repeat estimation at discharge in 38 patients (25 in Group I, 13 in Group II) revealed a significant reduction in both tissue and serum zinc and only tissue zinc in acute and chronic diarrhea, respectively. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
2.	Hepatolenticular Degeneration (Wilson's Disease) 08/04/1984 - "Effective treatment of Wilson's disease with oral zinc sulphate: two case reports." 10/01/1982 - "Effective treatment of Wilson's disease with oral zinc." 03/01/2001 - "In conclusion, zinc is effective and safe for the maintenance management of pediatric cases of Wilson's disease. " 11/01/1996 - "Anticopper therapy with TM followed by zinc maintenance therapy is a safe and effective treatment for patients with neurologically symptomatic Wilson's disease. " 04/01/1987 - "These two simple monitoring tools appear to be very useful in monitoring Wilson's disease patients receiving zinc therapy." Order ALL the reference details at left...
3.	Infection 01/01/2006 - "A properly prepared immune egg product, spray-dried plasma, or a high level of dietary zinc can provide protection against enteric infection in young pigs. " 09/01/1995 - "The addition of zinc may be beneficial in certain clinical situations, such as wound healing, zinc deficiency and infections involving toxin-producing bacteria, e.g. " 11/01/1984 - "Of eleven patients with serum zinc below 10 mumol/l, six had recurrent infections of the skin, a significantly greater proportion than in patients whose serum zinc was 10 mumol/l or above. " 06/01/1983 - "Twice-weekly footbathing in zinc-surfactant solution was effective in preventing new footrot infection. " 11/26/2005 - "Safety and efficacy of zinc supplementation for children with HIV-1 infection in South Africa: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial." Order ALL the reference details at left...
4.	Neoplasms (Cancer) 01/01/2008 - "This metabolic transformation is essential so that the tumor suppressive effects of zinc can be eliminated and the malignant process can proceed. " 01/01/2002 - "Zinc supplementation is associated with decreased oxidative stress and improved immune function, which may be among the possible mechanisms for its cancer preventive activity. " 12/01/2009 - "Profiling of zinc-altered gene expression in human prostate normal vs. cancer cells: a time course study." 11/01/2009 - "Because the prostate is the highest zinc-accumulating tissue before the onset of cancer, the effects of physiological levels of zinc on Akt-Mdm2-p53 and Akt-p21 signaling axes in human normal prostate epithelial cells (PrEC) and malignant prostate LNCaP cells were examined in the present study. " 04/01/2009 - "Recent studies have shown that zinc plays a role in the development of various cancers. " Order ALL the reference details at left...
5.	Common Cold 05/01/2003 - "Zinc nasal gel effective for the common cold." 10/01/2000 - "These results provide evidence that zinc nasal gel is effective in shortening the duration of common cold symptoms off when taken within 24 hours of their onset." 10/01/2006 - "AIM: To determine the efficacy of prophylactic administration of zinc sulphate in reducing the occurrence of the common cold in children, and to evaluate the efficacy of zinc sulphate in reducing the duration and severity of cold symptoms. " 08/01/2000 - "Zinc lozenges--a cure for common colds?" 11/01/1996 - "Zinc lozenges as cure for common colds." Order ALL the reference details at left...

Related Drugs and Biologics

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2.	Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.	Selenium
4.	Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
5.	Iron
6.	Superoxide Dismutase
7.	Penicillamine (Cuprimine)
8.	beta Carotene (Betacarotene)
9.	Vitamin E
10.	Micronutrients

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
2.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
3.	Fluid Therapy (Oral Rehydration Therapy)
4.	Total Parenteral Nutrition
5.	Aftercare (After-Treatment)

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