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Hypovitaminosis D in pediatric tuberculosis
Background Vitamin D boosts innate immune response to mycobacteria. Hypovitaminosis D may lead to impaired clearance of tubercle bacilli and an increased risk of tuberculosis (TB). This study aimed to correlate hypovitaminosis D with clinical and microbiological profile in pediatric TB ...
Bineeta Kashyap +4 more
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Hypovitaminosis D in psychogeriatric inpatients
This study investigated the rate of hypovitaminosis D in psychogeriatric inpatients and explored whether any associations exist between vitamin D levels, cognitive function, and psychiatric diagnoses.Retrospective medical record review from November 2000 through November 2010.Geriatric psychiatric ward of an academic tertiary care hospital.Psychiatric ...
Lapid, Maria I. +6 more
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Hypovitaminosis D and COVID-19
As the main title ‘COVID-19 revolution: a new challenge for the internist’ states, the global coronavirus infection disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic represented a new challenge for the internists. This paper is part of a series of articles written during
Gabriele A. Vassallo +5 more
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Hypovitaminosis D in Postmenopause
Hypovitaminosis D is a common health problem in postmenopausal women that predisposes to the development of various conditions, such as difficult-to-manage osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, autoimmune diseases and cancer. In the last two decades, the extensive role of vitamin D has been characterized, where besides controlling ...
Patricia Loranca-Moreno +2 more
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HYPOVITAMINOSIS D IN THE HEALTHY ELDERLY
SUMMARY Hypovitaminosis D is a common finding in the healthy elderly population and has significant sequelae. No clear dietary or sunlight‐related risk factors were identified by dietary assessment and modified outdoor score. Fortified liquid milk and vitamin supplements were associated with significantly higher serum 25‐hydroxyvitamin D levels.
E M, Keane +4 more
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Hypovitaminosis D and Pain in Cystic Fibrosis [PDF]
To the Editor, Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-shortening genetic disease in whites. It principally affects the lungs, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract [1]. Advances in the treatment have improved the life expectancy of people with CF [2].
Mascitelli, Luca +2 more
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Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients with Talar Osteochondral Lesions
Category: Ankle Introduction/Purpose: Vitamin D deficiency affects over 1 billion people worldwide and is common in foot and ankle patients. The prevalence in those with osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) is unknown.
Jessica J.M. Telleria MD +4 more
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Hypovitaminosis D is a common syndrome with well-established risk factors. Only recently, however, are the expansive implications of vitamin D deficiency becoming recognized, including cardiovascular complications, cancer, and dementia. The increased attention to the role of vitamin D has made its assessment more crucial in comprehensive patient ...
Dr. Ghazala Ahmad +2 more
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Varied, unprecedented dermatologic manifestations of hypovitaminosis D –A case series
Vitamin D deficiency is endemic in India. Hypovitaminosis D not only results in musculoskeletal disorders but also affects extraskeletal systems. In this article, we describe three interesting patients suffering from hypovitaminosis D with dermatologic ...
Amit Sarkar +5 more
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Hypovitaminosis D in Chronic Kidney Disease [PDF]
Recent studies show high prevalence of suboptimal 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in chronic kidney disease patients. This study sought to test the hypothesis that the prevalence of 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency is significantly higher in chronic kidney disease patients and, in diabetic nephropathy, low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is associated with abnormal
Rajnish, Mehrotra +8 more
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