Tuberculosis Risk In Male Smokers With High Vitamin C Intake May Be Increased By Vitamin E

Tuberculosis Risk In Male Smokers With High Vitamin C Intake May Be Increased By Vitamin E
Six-year vitamin E supplementation increased tuberculosis risk by 72% in male smokers who had high dietary vitamin C intake, but vitamin E had no effect on those who had low dietary vitamin C intake, according to a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition.Previous studies had suggested that vitamin E might improve the immune system. In animal studies vitamin E seemed to protect against various infections.

BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring For Patients With Cardiac Devices Launched In India
BIOTRONIK, the pioneer in remote monitoring technologies for patients with cardiac devices, has launched its revolutionary Home Monitoring� system in India. This wireless telecardiology solution was introduced on February 12th with the implant of BIOTRONIK's newest pacemaker, Cylos DR-T with Closed Loop Stimulation (CLS), at the Escorts Heart Institute & Research Center in New Delhi.

Understanding Atherosclerosis
It's the leading cause of heart disease and stroke: atherosclerosis--a disease characterized by the thickening of arterial walls, restricting blood flow like a narrow pipe. Preventing and reversing this disease is still largely a puzzle to scientists working to put all the right pieces into place and form a complete picture of health for millions of patients who suffer its devastating effects worldwide.