Burden of Chronic Constipation
Constipation is a common and generally mild and short-term complaint for most individuals. However, for a proportion of patients, constipation can be a chronic and sometimes bothersome condition that represents a substantial burden in terms of its effects on quality of life (QoL).1
Statement prepared by the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) in response to Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Lutein/Zeaxanthin, or Other Nutrient Supplementation on Cognitive Function” (The AREDS2 Randomized Clinical Trial) by Emily Y. Chew,
this study used a formulation which was high in EPA but had a relatively low dose of DHA (350mg), whereas the scientific consensus is that DHA is the key fatty acid for prevention of cognitive decline. Previous studies that have demonstrated a benefit in this…
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Fund raising forfarming project at Maya Universe Academy, Nepal
An event is being organised on 1st August to raise funds for a farming project at Maya Universe Academy.
The Synapse App
May 2014_06-05-14 Immunisation helps protect the individual from the possibility of contracting a vaccine-preventable disease or infection. Timely vaccination is the ideal way of protecting not only your children but also yourselves and those around you. Vivian Corporation and TheSynapse – The Medical Professionals Network,…
Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids influence emotional processing in boys with ADHD
Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids influence emotional processing in boys with ADHD1.
Efamol Radio Interview on the Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Pregnancy and Childhood
This month Peter Clough from Efamol Ltd/Wassen Intl. Ltd and Dr Alex Richardson visited Singapore and Hong Kong where in addition to a number of talks to health care professionals and support groups on the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids in pregnancy and childhood they…
Resolor – The importance of treatment adherence
This treatment adherence background information document has been prepared by Shire Pharmaceuticals and is for medical media only Non-adherence is a widespread, global problem in patients suffering from chronic diseases and in developed countries adherence averages only 50%.1