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nickel and Kwashiorkor

nickel has been researched along with Kwashiorkor in 1 studies

Nickel: A trace element with the atomic symbol Ni, atomic number 28, and atomic weight 58.69. It is a cofactor of the enzyme UREASE.
nickel ion : A nickel atom having a net electric charge.
nickel atom : Chemical element (nickel group element atom) with atomic number 28.

Kwashiorkor: A syndrome produced by severe protein deficiency, characterized by retarded growth, changes in skin and hair pigment, edema, and pathologic changes in the liver, including fatty infiltration, necrosis, and fibrosis. The word is a local name in Gold Coast, Africa, meaning displaced child. Although first reported from Africa, kwashiorkor is now known throughout the world, but mainly in the tropics and subtropics. It is considered to be related to marasmus. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Burger, FJ1
Hogewind, ZA1

Other Studies

1 other study available for nickel and Kwashiorkor

ArticleYear
Changes in trace elements in kwashiorkor.
    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 1974, Mar-13, Volume: 48, Issue:12

    Topics: Activation Analysis; Blood Proteins; Child, Preschool; Copper; Female; Hair; Humans; Infant; Iron; K

1974