Dysmenorrhea, PTH, Dietary Calcium and Vitamin D Khalid K. Abdul-Razzak, PhD Department of Clinical Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology PO Box 3030, Irbid-22110, Jordan 00962 2 7201000 Ext. 23526 / 00962 2 7201075 (FAX) kkalani@just.edu.jo “Vitamin D and PTH Status Among Adolescent and Young Females with Severe Dysmenorrhea,” J Pediatr […]
01.02.2014 by John Gever Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today Older veterans with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease who took vitamin E supplements in a randomized trial showed less progression of functional impairment, researchers said. With mean follow-up of 2.27 years (SD 1.22), the 140 patients assigned to daily supplements of 2,000 IU of vitamin E […]
Miriam E. Tucker December 23, 2013 Vitamin-D deficiency is much more strongly linked to fatal than nonfatal CV events, results of a large prospective study suggest. “Although our results were able to confirm an approximately 27% increased total CV risk in subjects with vitamin D deficiency, they indicate that the risk is much stronger for […]
December 18, 2013 by Chris Masterjohn Full Story It has become increasingly common for health enthusiasts and now even typical patients in the doctor’s office to have a lab estimate their vitamin D status by measuring serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, abbreviated 25(OH)D, and use vitamin D supplements to bring this value into the “sufficient” range. While […]
Jenni Laidman December 16, 2013 Vitamin D supplements for pregnant women and their newborns increased the proportion of infants with serum vitamin D levels recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), according to a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published online December 16 in Pediatrics. Cameron C. Grant, MBChB, PhD, associate professor, pediatrics: child and youth health, […]
December 6, 2013 By Amy Orciari Herman Vitamin D’s frequently observed association with health conditions is not causal, according to a meta-analysis in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Researchers analyzed data from 290 prospective cohort studies and 172 randomized trials examining the relation between serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and nonskeletal health conditions. In the cohort […]
20 micrograms converts to 800 IUs Conversion chart here: http://www.etoolsage.com/converter/IU_Converter.asp Nancy A. Melville December 05, 2013 Low concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) are most likely an effect of health disorders and not a cause of illness, concludes a comprehensive review of observational studies and randomized clinical trials of vitamin-D status and health outcomes published online December […]
Camille E. Powe, M.D. N Engl J Med 2013; 369:1991-2000November 21, 2013 BACKGROUND Low levels of total 25-hydroxyvitamin D are common among black Americans. Vitamin D–binding protein has not been considered in the assessment of vitamin D deficiency. METHODS In the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span cohort of blacks and whites […]
Posted on November 12, 2013 by Amen Clinics Full Story: http://www.amenclinics.com/dr-amen/blog/2013/11/vitamin-d-deficiency-may-cause-hallucinations/ While the general debate around vitamin D supplementation continues, new studies steadily emerge, demonstrating the very serious health implications that may result from deficiency. Vitamin D’s nickname as the “sunshine vitamin” leads some people to assume that exposure to sunlight will provide all the D we need. […]
This study suggests that there is no need to recommend vitamin D for increasing calcium absorption in normal people.
October 22, 2013 by MARCO TORRES Vitamin D Proven More Effective Than Both Anti-Viral Drugs and Vaccines At Preventing The Flu The risk of children suffering from flu can be reduced by 50% if they take vitamin D, doctors in Japan have found. The finding has implications for flu epidemics since vitamin D, which is […]
AuthorsSmith JT, et al. Show all Journal Foot Ankle Int. 2013 Oct 14. [Epub ahead of print] Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Foot and Ankle Injuries AuthorsSmith JT, et al. Show all Journal Foot Ankle Int. 2013 Oct 14. [Epub ahead of print] Affiliation Brigham Foot and Ankle Center at the Faulkner, […]
Diego G. Peroni Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2013;13(3):287-292. Abstract Purpose of review We reviewed the scientific publications in the last 2 years on the connections between vitamin D and food allergy, and endeavor to focus on the possible indications for supplementation in order to prevent allergies. Recent findings Ecological studies have suggested a possible […]
Chest 2013 Oct 01;144(4)1340-1345, AMWJ Schols Commentary By David Rakel, MD, FAAFP Nutrition Treatment for COPD: Practical Suggestions It is a relatively unexpected finding that nutrition can play a role in improving function and reducing the progression of COPD. Although this review discusses a rather complicated interplay between nutrients and lung function, the following take-home […]
Published: Oct 3, 2013 By Ed Susman Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ECTRIMS/42036 Action Points Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. Among patients with multiple sclerosis treated with interferon beta-1b, low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels […]
IMNG Medical Media, 2013 Feb 25, S Worcester Full Story at Practice Update: http://www.practiceupdate.com/Explore/News/?id=1909 (André’s note: but then there is this to consider….….Conclusions: Higher dietary calcium from nondairy or dairy sources is independently associated with a lower kidney stone risk.The Journal of Urology Dietary Calcium From Dairy and Nondairy Sources, and Risk of Symptomatic Kidney […]
Published: Mar 29, 2013 By Charles Bankhead Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/InfectiousDisease/Tuberculosis/38158 Action Points This population-based study of Korean adults revealed a positive correlation between 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and lung function. Be aware that the study was cross-sectional and that data on sun exposure and dietary or supplementary vitamin D intake were not available. Serum vitamin D […]
The Health in Men Study Abstract Context and Objective: Hypovitaminosis D and frailty are common in the older population. We aimed to determine whether 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations are associated with frailty and mortality. Design: We conducted a prospective cohort study. Setting and Participants: Participants included 4203 older men aged 70–88 years in Perth, Western […]
E. Sohl The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism September 1, 2013 vol. 98 no. 9 E1483-E1490 Abstract Context: Vitamin D is known to influence muscle health. A reduction in muscle mass increases the risk of functional limitations among older individuals. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between vitamin D […]
Jie Tang, Michel B. Chonchol Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens. 2013;22(4):383-389. Abstract Purpose of review Vitamin D is important in maintaining calcium homeostasis, but its role in kidney stone disease and its effect on stone formation are still not clear. Recent findings Kidney stone formers tend to experience enhanced intestinal calcium absorption, increased urinary calcium excretion, […]