Some Interesting Medical Links

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2 Links in this week's Medscape:

> Calcium plus vitamin D supplements are routinely prescribed for the

> prevention of osteoporosis and fracture. Although a major study from

> 2006 questioned this practice,[1] a new meta-analysis reaffirms the

> usefulness of calcium plus vitamin D in the prevention of fracture,

> and another suggests that these supplements may protect against

> overall mortality.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/569488

and

Celiac disease was associated with an increased risk for acute and

chronic hepatitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, fatty liver, biliary

cirrhosis, and liver failure. Also, prior liver disease was associated

with a statistically significant 4-fold to 6-fold increased risk of

later developing celiac disease. Liver failure has also been described

in association with celiac disease. A young woman with severe liver

failure was considered for liver transplantation when additional testing

revealed celiac disease.[4] After starting a gluten-free diet, the liver

failure reversed.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/566586_4

Jeannette OR dx 98 PBC 2002 AIH