BACKGROUND Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a behavioral syndrome of childhood characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. There were many etiological theories showed dysfunction of some brain areas that are implicated in inhibition of responses and functions of the brain. Minerals like zinc, ferritin, magnesium and copper may play a role in the pathogenesis and ther...

Magnesium ions are essential to the basic metabolic processes in the human body. Previous genetic studies indicate that serum magnesium levels are highly heritable, and a few genetic loci have been reported involving regulation of serum magnesium in adults. In this study, we examined if additional loci influence serum magnesium levels in children. We performed a genome-wide association study (G...

OBJECTIVE To present an overview of micronutrient status of Mexican children in 2006. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data on iron, zinc, folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies and low serum copper and magnesium were gathered and critically analyzed from the 2006 National Health and Nutrition Survey. RESULTS Iron deficiency is still the main nutritional deficiency in children (13%-26%). Zinc deficiency ...

Since incidence of idiopathic calcium oxalate urolithiasis in children was very low, a study was made to analyze the risk factors of calcium oxalate stone in male volunteers without any episode of urolithiasis. They were divided into four groups, group I: eight years old, group II: 11 years old, group III: 18 to 24 years old, group IV: 41 to 45 years old. Inhibitory activities of urine were sig...

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intravenous (IV) and nebulized magnesium sulfate for acute asthma in children. Ten randomized and quasi-randomized trials (6 IV, 4 nebulized) were identified through search of databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE). Intavenous magnesium sulfate treatment was associated with significant effects on respiratory fu...

BACKGROUND Low-grade inflammation is the link between obesity and insulin resistance. Because physiologic insulin resistance occurs at puberty, obese pubertal children are at higher risk for insulin resistance. Excessive diets in refined carbohydrates and saturated fats are risk factors for insulin resistance, but calcium, magnesium, vitamin-D, and the omega-3 fatty acids likely protect against...

The effect of the parenteral administration of magnesium sulfate on the renal hemodynamics of normal dogs (1) and normal children (2) has been previously reported. However, no data are available concerning the effects of magnesium sulfate on the excretion of other electrolytes, nor have studies on the renal clearance of magnesium been reported. It is the purpose of this report to present such d...

INTRODUCTION Magnesium sulfate is a calcium antagonist that inhibits bronchial smooth muscle contraction promoting bronchodilation. It is used for the management of acute severe asthma in children; however most of the studies have been performed in adults. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of intravenous magnesium sulfate for the treatment of pediatric patients with acute severe asthma ...

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common multifactorial and complex neuro developmental disorder often persisting through adolescence and adulthood. Indications of nutritional treatments with omega-3 fatty acids, and minerals like zinc, magnesium, iron, etc. are gaining importance. We therefore sought to estimate ,and compare the mineral content of zinc, magnesium, and i...

Levels of calcium, magnesium, and glucose were measured in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of children with febrile convulsions. Calcium and magnesium levels were within the normal range and the blood: CSF ratios were similar to those of normal subjects. Hyperglycaemia was a frequent finding and was reflected in raised CSF glucose levels. Blood glucose levels were only transiently raise...