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Hypothalamic Vitamin D Improves Glucose Homeostasis and Reduces Weight [PDF]
, 2016 Despite clear associations between vitamin D deficiency and obesity and/or type 2 diabetes, a causal relationship is not established. Vitamin D receptors (VDRs) are found within multiple tissues, including the brain.
Arble, Deanna M. +9 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective We evaluated the role of 25‐hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D), prednisone, and other risk factors for bone mineral density (BMD) loss and osteoporosis in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods We calculated the association between 25(OH)D levels and other potential risk factors and BMD measures (spine T scores) and osteoporosis (defined as a T ...
Nima Madanchi +4 more
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Nutrition and Metabolic Insights, 2016 Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency may further increase fracture risk in patients with decreased bone mineral density. A cross-sectional study on serum vitamin D concentrations in medical inpatients was conducted at Bassetlaw District General ...
Syed Asher Hussain Zaidi +7 more
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The influence of puberty on vitamin D status in obese children and the possible relation between vitamin D deficiency and insulin resistance [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Puberty can affect vitamin D levels. Objectives: The goal of this study was to analyze the relation between vitamin D deficiency and puberty in obese Spanish children, along with the possible interrelation between vitamin D status and ...
Domínguez-Garrido, María Nieves +6 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Sjögren's disease is an autoimmune disorder that can impact multiple organ systems, including the peripheral nervous system (PNS). PNS manifestations, which can exist concurrently, include mononeuropathies, polyneuropathies, and autonomic nervous system neuropathies.
Anahita Deboo +88 more
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BMJ Open, 2019 Objectives To investigate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among individuals attending primary healthcare facilities in Qatar and to assess the association between vitamin D deficiency and some medical conditions in persons aged 18–65 years old ...
Abdul-Jaleel A Latif Zainel +3 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.People with systemic autoimmune and rheumatic diseases (SARDs) are at higher risk than the general population of experiencing adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and maternal and/or fetal death.
Mehret Birru Talabi, Sonya Borrero
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Subclinical vitamin A deficiency and associated factors among pregnant women in eastern Ethiopia
Frontiers in NutritionIntroductionVitamin A is essential for maternal and child health and plays a key role in reducing maternal and child mortality rates. A need exists for more evidence on the prevalence and associated factors of Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) among pregnant ...
Kedir Teji Roba +12 more
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Revista Contexto & Saúde, 2022 Considering the rapid spread of COVID-19, the scientific community has been looking for ways to recognize factors that may interfere with the outcome of viral infection.
Thayná Menezes Santos +5 more
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Awareness of vitamin D deficiency among at-risk patients [PDF]
, 2012 Background Vitamin D deficiency is a significant problem for a growing proportion of the UK population. Individuals with dark or covered skin are at particularly high risk due to ethno-cultural, environmental and genetic factors. We assessed the level of
Esubalew Alemu, Robert Varnam
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