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Molecular insights into the pathogenic impact of vitamin D deficiency in neurological disorders

Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 2023
Neurological disorders are the major cause of disability, leading to a decrease in quality of life by impairing cognitive, sensorimotor, and motor functioning. Several factors have been proposed in the pathogenesis of neurobehavioral changes, including nutritional, environmental, and genetic predisposition.
Md Jamir Anwar, Sattam Khulaif Alenezi, Ahmad Alhowail   +2 more
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Association between neurological and rheumatological manifestations in vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D levels

Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 2013
We aimed to investigate the associations between the neurological manifestations of vitamin D deficiency and bone profile as well as the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D.We conducted a case series on patients with vitamin D deficiency who were followed up at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah between January 2010 and December 2011. We collected patients'
Faiza Qari, Faiza Qari
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Vitamin D Enhances Hematoma Clearance and Neurologic Recovery in Intracerebral Hemorrhage [PDF]

Stroke, 2022
Background: Erythrophagocytosis by reparative monocyte-derived macrophage contributes to hematoma clearance and neurological recovery after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Vitamin D (VitD) is a neuroprotective hormone and regulates the differentiation of monocyte-derived macrophage from monocytes. In this study, we examined the
Jiaxin Liu, Ning Li, Zhiyuan Zhu, Karrie Mei Yee Kiang, Anson Cho Kiu Ng, Celia M. Dong, Gkk Leung   +6 more
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Neurological manifestations of Vitamin D defi ciency among medical students [PDF]

Journal of Neurology, Neurological Science and Disorders, 2019
Background and Objective: Vitamin D status and neurological manifestation of Vitamin D defi ciency in medical students is seldom investigated. Design and settings: Cross sectional Survey conducted at King Khalid University Hospital Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
AH Mitwalli, D Durdana Hammad, RB Albakr, Abdullah F. Alrashoudi, A Aljomaiah   +4 more
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Vitamin D binding protein in psychiatric and neurological disorders: Implications for diagnosis and treatment

Genes & Diseases
Vitamin D binding protein (VDBP) serves as a key transporter protein responsible for binding and delivering vitamin D and its metabolites to target organs. VDBP plays a crucial part in the inflammatory reaction following tissue damage and is engaged in actin degradation.
Ling Li, Bing Han, Yan Kong, Gaojia Zhang, Zhijun Zhang   +4 more
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Incidence of vitamin D deficiency in pediatric neurology outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital

International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2018
Background: Pediatric neurology outpatient populations are a vulnerable subgroup for vitamin D deficiency. The aim was to study the incidence of vitamin D deficiency in pediatric neurology patients by studying relevant biochemical profile and to assess the contributory factors for the same.Methods: A hospital based cross sectional study was conducted ...
Purva Keni Karnavat, Anaita Hegde, Fazul Nabi   +2 more
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Klotho and vitamin D in multiple sclerosis: an Italian study [PDF]

, 2020
Introduction Low vitamin D levels have been recognised as an important risk factor for autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a multifactorial disease, the pathogenesis of which contributes both to genetic and environmental ...
Bruna Lo Sasso, Caterina Maria Gambino, Chiara Bellia, Concetta Scazzone, Giorgia Iacolino, Giulia Bivona, Giuseppe Salemi, Luisa Agnello, Marcello Ciaccio, Paolo Ragonese, Sabrina Realmuto   +10 more
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Unlocking the Potential of Vitamin D: A Comprehensive Exploration of Its Role in Neurological Health and Diseases

Biology
Vitamin D (VD), an indispensable micronutrient renowned for its pivotal role in bone health, is increasingly recognized as a frontline therapy for bone-related disorders owing to its involvement in maintaining calcium/phosphorus levels. Beyond these benefits, VD exhibits a modulatory impact on redox imbalance, inflammation, and anti-apoptotic pathways ...
Rehana Khatoon
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Botulinum toxin for the treatment of lower limb cramp pain in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [PDF]

, 2020
Background: Muscle cramps and pain associated with them can be seen in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and are known to reduce the quality of life. Pharmacological treatment may not benefit all patients in treating these cramps.
Govindarajan, Raghav, Mehta, Tejas, Sommers, Richard   +2 more
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The relationships between vitamin K and cognition: a review of current evidence [PDF]

, 2019
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble nutrient discovered in 1935 and its role in blood coagulation has been thoroughly explored. In recent years, studies conducted in vitro and on animals highlighted vitamin K involvement in brain cells development and survival ...
Alisi, Ludovico, Cafolla, Arturo, Cao, Roberta, Caramia, Francesca, Cartocci, Gaia, De Angelis, Cristina, Fiorelli, Marco, Librando, Aloisa   +7 more
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