THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND THE IMPACT OF ZINC DURING AGING

The immune system and the impact of zinc during aging

Abstract The trace element zinc is essential for the immune system, and zinc deficiency affects multiple aspects of innate and adaptive immunity.There are remarkable parallels in the immunological changes during aging and zinc deficiency, including a reduction in the activity of the thymus and 1029 thymic hormones, a shift of the T helper cell bala

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Hypertensive crisis in children with chronic kidney disease after instituting antitubercular therapy: A case series

Tuberculosis is common in chronic kidney disease (CKD).There are reports of adults with CKD experiencing hypertensive crises and an increase in dosages and number of antihypertensive drugs after starting antitubercular therapy (ATT).Studies have demonstrated that rifampicin could increase the metabolism of beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, a

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