Vitamin A

In the past 2 decades, vitamin A, vitamin C and iron intake decreased among women of reproductive age in the U.S., which may substantially impact maternal and fetal health, according to study findings published in JAMA Network Open.

A cross-sectional study revealed that increased vitamin A intake may improve depressive symptoms in patients with heart failure.

Increased vitamin A intake may play a role in reducing depressive symptoms in patients with heart failure, according to a cross-sectional study published in ESC: Heart Failure.

Wellness company HealthyCell has announced the launch of Eye Health, the newest supplement in the company’s MicroGel product line, which is designed to promote visual acuity, protect against oxidative stress and support retinal health.

Despite the growing prevalence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants, there are no approved prevention drugs to reduce the risk for this condition.

Consuming more of vitamins A, E and D may help lower respiratory complaints, according to research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

Common medications to treat acne and other inflammatory dermatoses strongly associated with drug-induced intracranial hypertension include vitamin A derivatives, tetracycline-class antibiotics, recombinant growth hormone and lithium, according to a literature review to help guide dermatologists in a diagnostic and drug-causality algorithm.

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — At the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Femida Kherani, MD, FRCSC, discusses her participation in an oculoplastics surgical wet lab where she reviewed her top pearls for topical skin care.

Increased intake of dietary vitamin A decreases the risk of incident squamous cell carcinoma, according to a large, prospective study.

Cystic fibrosis, or CF, is a life-threatening disease that affects the secretory glands. These glands produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. The fluids secreted from these glands are normally watery and slippery, but with CF they become thick and sticky. This causes a buildup and blockage of the airways and pancreas ducts, resulting in severe damage to the lungs and digestive tract.