Calcitonin: Physiology or fantasy?

Oral calcitonin in the management of osteoarthritis: hope or fantasy?

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive disorder characterized by destruction of articular cartilage and subchondral bone, and is associated with synovial changes [1,2]. This degenerative condition affects aging men and women [3]. The two most affected locations for pain and physical disability in adults are hip and knee [4]. Owing to its important prevalence worldwide, OA represents a huge burden...

Paleonutrition-Salvation or Fantasy?

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com because it is the Only nutritional approach that works with body’s genetics to help it stay lean, strong and full of energy. However, others believe that the whole concept is nothing more than a myth. The studies of paleodiet are interesting not only for experts in diets, but also for physicians and nutritionists. The Paleolithic diet, which is gene...

Love in nursing: reality or fantasy?

Background & Aim: From the beginning of theorizing in nursing, relationship was proposed as an essential element in care. Love is also an essential element in a relationship. Although the place of love in nursing has not been explained systematically, the works of theorists such as Watson and others` works are significant. Therefore, this study is presented with the aim of explaining love in th...

Calcitonin gene-related peptide: physiology and pathophysiology.

Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a 37-amino acid neuropeptide. Discovered 30 years ago, it is produced as a consequence of alternative RNA processing of the calcitonin gene. CGRP has two major forms (α and β). It belongs to a group of peptides that all act on an unusual receptor family. These receptors consist of calcitonin receptor-like receptor (CLR) linked to an essential receptor a...

“extension of Platelet Storage: Fact or Fantasy”