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How do you cure pellagra?
Pellagra can be cured by taking nicotinamide. The nicotinamide can be found in pill form and will reverse the condition of pellagra.
How many people die from pellagra each year?
In modern times, pellagra is rare and deaths from the condition are extremely rare due to the availability of niacin-fortified foods and increased awareness. However, if left untreated, pellagra can be fatal, typically from complications such as infections or organ failure.
What did Joseph Goldberger do to provide evidence of the relationship between pellagra and nutrition?
Joseph Goldberger, a physician in the U.S. government's Hygienic Laboratory, the predecessor of the National Institutes of Health, discovered the cause of pellagra and stepped on a number of medical toes when his research experiments showed that diet and not germs (the currently held medical theory) caused the disease.
What evidence did Dr.Goldberger conclude about pellagra?
he knew in the south every had pellagra
Is pellegra an infectious disease?
Pellagra is not an infectious disease. Pellagra is a nutritional deficiency disease.
Can you do karting with a medical condition?
yes - depending on the medical condition
What is the cause of primary pellagra?
Primary pellagra results when the diet is extremely deficient in niacin-rich foods.
What did dr.goldberger do provide evidence of the relationship between pellagra and nutrition?
Dr.Goldberger did an experiment to see what caused pellagra
What did dr.Goldberger do to provide evidence of the relationship between pellagra and nutrition?
Dr.Goldberger did an experiment to see what caused pellagra
What is the prognosis of pellagra?
Untreated pellagra will continue progressing over the course of several years, and is ultimately fatal.
What is the medical term meaning condition of staying the same?
If someone in a certain medical condition is staying the same, they are said to be in "stable" condition. The medical condition for staying the same (balanced) is Homeostasis.
What age group is pellagra in?
Pellagra primarily affects adults, particularly those between the ages of 30 and 60, although it can occur in individuals of any age, including children. It is often associated with diets low in niacin (vitamin B3) and protein, and is more prevalent in populations with limited access to diverse food sources. People with certain medical conditions or those who abuse alcohol may also be at higher risk for developing pellagra.
