OBSERVATIONS on the variability of serum cholesterol concentration at times of stress have been made by several investigators.1-5 In most cases the concentration of cholesterol has been found to increase during or shortly after a stressful experience, but there is evidence that the nature of the stressor and factors involved in the selection of experimental subjects may influence such responses...

objective: zinc is the second main element in the body after iron. its importance in pregnancy is related to role in dna and protein synthesis and consequently the necessity of its availability for the appropriate growth and development of the fetus and neonate. the purpose of this study was to assess the effect of zinc supplement on fetal outcomes (height, weight, head and chest circumference ...

SUMMARY Giardia is a protozoan parasite which exists in the small intestine in man. This parasite could act as a barrier against fat absorption. It also results in anemia as a result of interference with folic acid vitamin B6 and probably iron absorption. In this study a total of 198 infested and 35 non­infested school children were studied for serum Iron and TIBC. The results showed the Iron...