Medical Geology in Uruguay.

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Medical Geology in Uruguay has arisen from the diverse fields of Environmental Toxicology, Epidemiology, Veterinary Health, Public Health and Geology. This has improved knowledge and performance in environmental and health issues, such as exposure to toxic metals (lead, selenium, copper, and arsenic). Focus has been on environmental lead exposure in children, selenium and copper deficiency […]

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Conditions: Arsenic toxicity, Copper deficiency, Copper toxicity, Health, Lead toxicity (plumbism), Multiple Organ Dysfunction, Selenium deficiency, Selenium toxicity, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Supplements: Glutathione peroxidase, Selenium

Miscellaneous: Environment, Groundwater, Medical Geology, Metalloids, Toxic metals, Toxicology, Uruguay

Supplemental Immune Support and Surgery.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Nutrition based programs are being devised to increase recovery of patients after surgery. Products being used include omega-3 fatty acids, arginine, glutamine and medium chain triglycerides (MCT). More emphasis is being placed on boosting immunity and less emphasis is being placed on replacing energy. High doses of some nutritional component are “immune-modulatory, anti-inflammatory, anabolic, and […]

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Conditions: Health, Infection, Inflammation, Surgery

Supplements: Arginine, Glutamine, Medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, Omega-3 fatty (linolenic) acid

Foods: Coconut oil, Cooking oils

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Immunomodulatory

GMOs: Societal Utility and Sustainability.

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Dr. Gary Pack

Norway has developed and instituted the Norwegian Gene Technology Act to include the needs of their economy and society in the national regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Many Norwegians, especially farmers, are opposed to GMOs, and are concerned about the impact on a global level (in view of the globalization of the food supply). […]

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Conditions: Environmental pollution, Health

Miscellaneous: Environment, European Union, Food supply, Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), Norway

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