In recent years, a new phenomenon has emerged on the markets: an IPO through a shell. The whole thing is called Spac and stands for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies. It works like this: Investors (well-known and industry-experienced) set up a spac, i.e. an empty shell, and list it on the stock exchange. Other investors can participate in this shell – this is how money is collected, with which the Spac founder buys a company and brings it into the empty shell.
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August 11, 2022
Study says vitamin D supplementation doesn’t prevent fractures? ! Osteoporosis Society Urgent Clarification: Don’t Misinterpret Research Results | Taiwan English News | 2022-08-11 11:11:00
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
(Taiwan English News / Zhu Mingzhu Comprehensive Report) Vitamin D has long been considered to prevent calcium loss and the risk of fractures due to falls, but according to the medical journal “New England Journal of Medicine“The latest research points out that vitamin D supplementation cannot prevent fractures, causing heated discussions. In this regard, the Osteoporosis Society clarified that the research department believes that vitamin D supplementation is not recommended for the general public, but osteoporosis patients should still supplement sufficient calcium and vitamin D to prevent fractures.
In a new study published July 28 in the medical journal The New England Journal of Medicine, the research team tested whether vitamin D supplementation was more effective than a placebo in a five-year study and follow-up. The control group had a lower risk of fractures in healthy adults.It was found that vitamin D supplementation did not significantly reduce the risk of fractures in healthy older adults without osteoporosis
In this regard, the Osteoporosis Society of the Republic of China clarified that some people misinterpreted the research results and mistakenly thought that patients with osteoporosis did not need calcium and vitamin D supplementation. The research department concluded that vitamin D supplementation is not recommended for the general public, but not for patients with osteoporosis.
The Osteoporosis Society emphasizes that patients with osteoporosis should still supplement sufficient calcium and vitamin D to prevent fractures, and make the following four statements:
- For postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, the recommended daily calcium intake is at least 1200 mg. The recommended daily calcium intake for men with osteoporosis over the age of 50 is at least 1000 mg.The daily intake of vitamin D for all patients with osteoporosis is at least 800 IU (diet and supplements).
- Supplementing with adequate calcium and vitamin D at the same time can effectively reduce the risk of fractures. However, there is insufficient evidence that calcium supplementation alone or vitamin D supplementation alone is effective in reducing fracture risk.
- Excessive calcium intake (more than 1500 mg) does not produce additional benefitsand may have a potential risk of stones or cardiovascular disease.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplementation cannot replace drug therapy. Osteoporosis patients and patients with fragility fractures should receive anti-osteoporotic drug treatment and supplement with sufficient calcium and vitamin D at the same time.
These habits are damaging your liver (and they’re not alcohol)
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
When we think of the most important organs in our body, the liver may not be the first that comes to mind. However, its role is crucial for the proper functioning of the body, since it is responsible for purifying toxins and purifying the body.
Keeping the body free of toxins is not an easy job and that is why the liver, little by little, is damaged by the accumulation of toxins and years of hard work.
At a certain age, it is normal for the liver to begin to cause problems if we do not take care of it. But, do you know what are the habits that are damaging it?
We all know that too much alcohol is bad for him, but it’s not the only way you’re hurting him. We tell you other aspects to consider…
Report on the new coronavirus infection of our talent Sato Katsutoshi (Sexy Zone) | Johnny’s Office | Johnny & Associates
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
We would like to inform you that we have confirmed that our talent Sato Shori (Sexy Zone) is infected with the new coronavirus.
I had a fever since last night, so a PCR test was performed and it was confirmed that it was positive today.
In the future, we will provide medical treatment and follow-up for a certain period of time.
When Sexy Zone members also carried out PCR tests like Sato, they were all negative.
Regarding the Sexy Zone Yokohama Arena performance, following today’s August 11th, we will hold three members excluding Sato from tomorrow onwards.
Details will be announced to the winners once once more, so please wait for a while.
We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to Sato’s appearance, but we would appreciate your understanding.
We sincerely apologize for any concern and inconvenience caused to you at this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
August 11, 2022
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