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The Impact Of Modern Dietary Practices On Cancer Risk And Progression: A Systematic Review, Stephanie Nagy, Stephanie N. Petrosky, Michelle Demory Beckler, Marc M. Kesselman Oct 2023

The Impact Of Modern Dietary Practices On Cancer Risk And Progression: A Systematic Review, Stephanie Nagy, Stephanie N. Petrosky, Michelle Demory Beckler, Marc M. Kesselman

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Cancer is a leading cause of mortality around the world, despite continued advancements in the management of cancer. Recent research efforts have shifted to evaluating the role that modifiable risk factors play in cancer risk and development, as diet and nutrition have been found to play a significant role in the onset and progression of cancer. As a result, there has been an increasing focus on the impact of dietary modifications on preventing the onset, progression, and reoccurrence of cancer. In this systematic review, data were collected on three common diets, the Mediterranean diet (MD), ketogenic diet (KD), and plant-based …


Expanding The Occupational Therapy Oncology Rehabilitation Program At James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Annalisa M. Rodriguez Aug 2023

Expanding The Occupational Therapy Oncology Rehabilitation Program At James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Annalisa M. Rodriguez

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Benefits And Risks Of Sun Exposure To Maintain Adequate Vitamin D Levels., Jonathan Raymond-Lezman, Suzanne Riskin M.D. May 2023

Benefits And Risks Of Sun Exposure To Maintain Adequate Vitamin D Levels., Jonathan Raymond-Lezman, Suzanne Riskin M.D.

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Vitamin D is a hormone that can be generated in the skin upon ultraviolet light exposure or ingested through supplementation. Vitamin D deficiency may have numerous deleterious effects on health. Sun avoidance strategies should be avoided due to the unwanted health risks associated with hypovitaminosis D. We present an objective investigation of the benefits and risks of using sun exposure to increase vitamin D levels and how it impacts human health. A review of the literature was conducted using Embase and PubMed to examine the relationship between UV exposure, vitamin D levels, health benefits, and risks. UV exposure is the …