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M Stransky

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PubMed1998

[Lactose in human nutrition].

The disaccharide lactose is naturally present as a component of foods in milk and dairy products. In the gastrointestinal tract, lactose is hydrolysed by the enzyme beta-galactosidase (lactase) into glucose and galactose. These components are absorbed. In most people lactase activity decreases at the age of approximately 2 years of age. After this lactose intake can cause symptoms of bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain and diarrhoea due to the lactose reaching the large intestine. This phenomenon is called lactose intolerance. It is generally recommended that these people abandon the consumption of milk and dairy products. However, most lactose-intolerant people are able to digest small amounts of milk (approximately 200 ml). They can also consume cheese without (hard and semi-hard cheese) or only low lactose content (only present in 10% of soft cheese). These products are a very important source of calcium.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1997

[Lactose intolerance and consumption of milk and milk products].

The disaccharide lactose is present as a natural component of foods only in milk and dairy products. In the gastrointestinal tract, lactose is hydrolysed by the enzyme beta-galactosidase (lactase) into glucose and galactose. These components are absorbed. With the exception of the caucasian race, the lactase activity decreases in most people at an age of 4 to 6 years. Lactose intake can cause symptoms of bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, and diarrhea due to the lactose reaching the large intestine. This phenomenon is called lactose intolerance. It is generally recommended to those persons that they refrain from the consumption of milk and dairy products. However, most lactose intolerant people are able to digest small amounts of milk. They can also consume cheese that contains no (hard and semi-hard) or only small amounts of lactose (present in only 10% of soft cheeses). These products are very important sources of calcium. Compared to milk, the lactose content of yogurt is usually lower by about one third. Studies during the last 10 years have shown that in spite of its lactose content yogurt is very well tolerated by lactose intolerant persons. This advantage is ascribed to the presence of living lactic acid bacteria in fermented dairy products which survive passage through the stomach and also to the lactase present in these products.

Animals↗
PubMed1989

[Why are blood pressure values higher in the doctor's office than at home?].

Blood pressure values measured by the patients at home are lower than those measured during medical consultation. To test whether the person measuring the blood pressure is responsible for this difference, the blood pressure of 127 patients was measured first by the doctor and then by the patients themselves during the consultation. There was a good agreement and no significant difference between the two measurements. Values taken at home were however significantly lower. Our results indicate, that difference between clinic and home blood pressure values does not depend on the person performing the measurement.

Blood Pressure↗
PubMed1989

Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome with vitamin B6: a double-blind study.

We undertook a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to investigate the therapeutic effect of vitamin B6 on carpal tunnel syndrome. After ten weeks in the study, ten of 15 patients improved (this included patients given placebo and those given no treatment). Vitamin B6 seems to have no advantage over conservative therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome. This study also suggests that repeat electrodiagnostic testing is no more useful than clinical symptoms in deciding on surgical intervention after unsuccessful conservative therapy.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome↗
PubMed1986

[Risk factors of coronary disease among foreign workers in Switzerland].

In a study covering the state of health and nutrition, 255 single Italian and Spanish seasonal workers were examined for the risk factors of coronary heart disease. The prevalences of hypertension (31.7%), hypertriglyceridaemia (38.8%) and adiposity (41.4%) were clearly above the frequencies of comparable Swiss groups. In the prevalences of hypercholesterolemia (13.8%) and smoking (51.7%), no major differences were apparent between the foreign workers and the Swiss population.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1984

[Preventive measures against travel diarrhea].

The rules of exposition prophylaxis for traveler's diarrhea are strictly adhered to by only 2% of tourists in developing countries even though the benefits have been well documented. Vacationers generally prefer to take various types of drug prophylaxis despite the fact that a protective effect has only been proven for chemotherapeutic agents and for subsalicylate bismuth. Since their use is strictly limited, therapeutic self-medication becomes even more important. Glucose-electrolyte-solutions may initially increase the number of bowel movements and antidiarrheal agents tend to prolong illness in dysenteric patients. Chemotherapeutic agents are indicated only in select cases.

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗
PubMed1982

[Risk factors in coronary disease in young men].

Within the framework of a study destined to gather data on the state of health and nutrition, 166 recruits were examined for risk factors associated with coronary disease. Increased blood pressure was ascertained with 8,5% of those examined whilst the cholesterol level was too high in 3,0% of the cases. 3,6% were found to have considerable overweight and 48,5% were smokers. 46,4% of the recruits were considered to present two risks. One risk factor was attributed to 44,6% and two risk factors assigned to 8,4% of the persons examined.

Adult↗
PubMed1982

[Prevention of coronary heart disease. A study of 2 rural communities of Zurich].

This study aimed at reducing risk factors for coronary heart disease through improving living habits in the population. It was conducted in a rural community in the canton of Zürich; a similar community without an intervention programme served for comparison. Data from questionnaires and examinations in random population samples examined at the start and a year later (1974-75) indicated that a favourable effect on smoking habits was achieved while blood-pressure levels were reduced in both communities, presumably because hypertensives were referred to their physician in the intervention as well as in the control area. Serum-cholesterol level and eating habits could not be demonstrably influenced. However, there was a trend toward weight reduction and an increase in physical activity in the intervention community. On comparing the initial findings, based on random samples, with an independent new sample examined at the end of the study, no overall changes in risk-factor levels could be found in the general population but the statistical power to show an effect is impaired by small numbers. The intensity of the intervention programme was limited by the available means; it was well accepted by the population.

Adult↗
PubMed1982

[Nutrient and fiber content of infant food].

The food given to 50 infants growing up in their family and 23 infants nursed in crèches was chemically analyzed in order to ascertain the nutrient and dietary fibre contents. The babies' age was between 6 and 12 months. The determination of energy percentages revealed a clear shift in favour of carbohydrates. Based on 1000 calories, the infants received 7.5-8.5 g of dietary fibre per day. Sodium content was too high whereas the iron intake was definitely insufficient. The baby food prepared in the family only showed slight differences in comparison with the food administered in crèches.

Dietary Carbohydrates↗
PubMed1980

[Fiber and nutritional content of infant food].

50 mothers with healthy, already weaned babies of between 6 and 9 months old took part of the study. The babies consumed 7.5 g of dietary fibre per 1000 calories daily. The sources of energy ratio showed a definite trend in favour of carbohydrates. The proportion of sodium was extremely high. The supply of iron proved to be greatly deficient.

Calcium↗
PubMed1980

[Experiences with a behavior-therapeutic group program for weight reduction].

26 obese persons were treated in 3 groups of similar size with a behavior modification programme. The group sessions were led by a physician and a socialpsychologist and lasted 10 weeks. The average loss of weight in the 3 groups at the end of the programme was between 3,8 and 5,5kg. The results form a basis for developing a new and more broadly aimed programme.

Behavior Therapy↗