Education needed to achieve more evidence-based vitamin D dosing
A clinician education program resulted in significant increases in intent to change behaviors related to appropriate vitamin D prescribing.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Depleted vitamin D levels may worsen stroke outcomes
Researchers recommend monitoring vitamin D levels in patients with high vascular risk burden.
Vitamin D may lower hypertension risk
Every 10% increase in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration was associated with a 0.24-mmHg decrease in diastolic blood pressure.
The need for vitamin supplements among older patients
Vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin C, and vitamin A have been shown to be beneficial during the aging process.
High vitamin D may lower breast cancer mortality
Meta-analysis shows lower risk of death from breast cancer with higher serum concentrations of 25(OH)D.
Foul-smelling urine caused by supplements
Could vitamin D and calcium supplements be causing foul smelling urine?
Vitamin D deficiency: Beyond bone health
Vitamin D promotes absorption of calcium in the intestine and maintains adequate serum phosphate and calcium concentrations.
Avoid vitamin A supplementation in smokers
Individuals who smoke or have ever smoked should avoid high-dose vitamin A supplementation due to a high correlation between smoking, vitamin A and lung cancer.
Vitamin D for fall prevention
Clinicians should recommend vitamin D supplementation as well as exercise or physical therapy in community-dwelling adults aged 65 years or older who are at increased risk for falls.
The role of vitamin D in post-fracture symptoms
Can vitamin D deficiency play a role in post-fracture pain?
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