Why “improved” water sources are not always safe

Why "improved" water sources are not always safe.

Existing and proposed metrics for household drinking-water services are intended to measure the availability, safety and accessibility of water sources. However, these attributes can be highly variable over time and space and this variation complicates the task of creating and implementing simple and scalable metrics. In this paper, we highlight those factors - especially those that relate to s...

medicinal plants and antioxidants: why they are not always beneficial?

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Gaviscon: not always entirely safe!

To cite: Shenvi A. BMJ Case Reports Published online: [Please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2012007866 DESCRIPTION A 27 week gestation baby had a relatively uneventful initial neonatal course. At 3 weeks age, her feeds were increased to 200 ml/kg/day to optimise weight gain. She subsequently developed recurrent desaturations that were felt to be secondary to reflux. Gaviscon was added...

Medicinal Plants And Antioxidants: Why They Are Not Always Beneficial?

Oxidative stress is defined as an imbalance between stress and the available protective elements suggested playing a crucial role in induction of diseases. Medicinal plants mostly combat these complications with their antioxidant activities. Several preclinical and epidemiological studies have found an inverse association between the consumption of fruits, vegetables and/or grains which general...

Guidelines in real life. Why are they not always enforced?