ArticleNutrition and metabolic insights2018
Scurvy is Back.
Article in Nutrition and metabolic insights, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 22 citations in OpenAlex.
- Micronutrient malnutrition in geriatric patients.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2024Article
- Scurvy: Rediscovering a Forgotten Disease.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Effect of Mangifera Indica (Mango) on Dental Caries: A Systematic Review.Nutrition and metabolic insights · 2023Review
- Spontaneous haematomas and haematochezia due to vitamin C deficiency in a haemodialysis patient.BMJ case reports · 2022Article
- Advancements in Skin Delivery of Natural Bioactive Products for Wound Management: A Brief Review of Two Decades.Pharmaceutics · 2022Review
- Scurvy: a rare cause of haemarthrosis.BMJ case reports · 2022Article
- Case report: Pulmonary hypertensive crisis leading to cardiac arrest during endoscopic evaluation in a 6-year-old boy with autism, severe malnutrition, and undiagnosed scurvy.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2022Article
- Multiple Effects of Ascorbic Acid against Chronic Diseases: Updated Evidence from Preclinical and Clinical Studies.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Review
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- Scurvy in the Intensive Care Unit.Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reportsArticle
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3 authors.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectiveScurvy, caused by vitamin C deficiency, first described by Hippocrates, is known to many as 'The Pirates' Disease'. Although a disease rarely acknowledged in modern medicine, we present 2 cases of elderly gentlemen found to have scurvy, who improved significantly on treatment.
methodsThis study presents a case report of 2 patients undergoing rehabilitation at Karin Grech Hospital in Malta, noted to have signs and symptoms of vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C levels were found to be low and thus supplementation was administered.
resultsAfter a few weeks, a significant improvement was noted in level of frailty, mood, bleeding tendency, and gum health.
conclusionsThe modern doctor must keep this ancient disease in mind, as it presents insidiously with debilitating repercussions, particularly in older people who are at a higher risk. It is easily treatable once detected.
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