Washington [US], February 19 (ANI): The gut microbiome is an integral component of the body, but its importance in the human aging process is unclear. A team of researchers and their collaborators have identified distinct signatures in the gut microbiome that are associated with either healthy or unhealthy aging trajectories, which in turn predict survival in a population of older individuals.
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Roundup by experts puts to rest common creatine misconceptions
The paper was published last week in the
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. It was authored by a group of experts, including JISSN editors-in-chief Jose Antonio, PhD and Richard Kreider, PhD.
Thick sheaf of research papers on ingredient
The authors noted that creatine is one of the most widely researched sports nutrition ingredients. Research extends back to the early 1900s, and to date there have been more than 500 research papers published using the substance. Creatine (methylguanidine-acetic acid) is formed by the body via reactions involving the amino acids arginine, glycine and methionine in the kidneys and liver. In an exogenous sense the ingredient is primarily consumed in meat and/or as a dietary supplement.
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Doha: A unique collaboration between specialist multidisciplinary healthcare teams in geriatric medicine, internal medicine, medical intensive care units (MICU) across Rumailah Hospital and Hamad General Hospital has led to the co-creation of Qatar s first Acute Weaning Unit.
The new therapeutic service is dedicated to liberating patients from mechanical ventilation and enabling them to breathe normally and thereby gain more independence.
The state-of-the-art unit was formally opened in the presence of the Minister of Public Health, H E Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari and senior leaders from HMC and Rumailah Hospital. Rumailah Hospital is Qatar s longest running hospital and is exemplary in how it keeps developing and expanding its services to provide specialist care to patients. The Acute Weaning Unit marks a new achievement for Rumailah Hospital during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, complementing the numerous other specialist services established ther