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New life sciences study findings reported from Albany Medical College, Medical College
November 22nd, 2007
2007 NOV 22 -- According to recent research from the United States, "Iron, zinc, copper, manganese, chromium, and selenium levels were measured in autopsy tissues of 8 people with short bowel syndrome who received home parenteral nutrition (HPN) and the USA. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved trace element formulation for an average duration of 14 years (range, 2-21)." "Iron, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium were measured by inductively coupled plasma methods; chromium, by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. The levels in the 4 tissues studied, heart, skeletal muscle, liver, and kidney, were compared with levels in 45 controls who died without chronic gastrointestinal disorders. Results showed normal HPN patient values for iron and selenium, mild elevation of zinc, and major elevations of copper, manganese, and chromium. The implications of these results for trace-element supplements in long-term," wrote L. Howard and colleagues, Albany Medical College, Medical College. The researchers concluded: "PN adult patients are discussed, and the need for reformulation of commercially available multi-trace element products in the United States is stressed." Howard and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (Autopsy tissue trace elements in 8 long-term parenteral nutrition patients who received the current US food and drug administration formulation. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 2007;31(5):388-396). For additional information, contact L. Howard, Albany Medical College, Dept. of Medical, Albany, NY 12208, USA. Publisher contact information for the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition is: American Society Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition, 8630 Fenton Street Suite 412, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA. Keywords: United States, Albany, Life Sciences, USA. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, Albany Medical College, Medical College. This article was prepared by FDA Law Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, FDA Law Week via NewsRx.com.
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