24 July 2012 Meta-analysis confirms: Vitamin D prevents risk of fractures A new meta-analysis confirms that vitamin D prevents risk of fractures. The analysis provides vitamin D dose requirements most effective for fracture prevention.Continue reading →
13 July 2012 Dietary intake and stress fractures among male combat recruits Jim Larsen reviews a study examining stress factor incidence and dietary status in male combat recruits.Continue reading →
9 July 2012 Review: High doses vitamin D decreases risk of fracture in older adults A recent meta-analysis reports that higher doses of vitamin D decrease the risk of fracture in older adults.Continue reading →
5 July 2012 Link between Vitamin D, parathyroid hormone and bone mineral density A recent meta-analysis reports that higher doses of vitamin D decrease the risk of fracture in older adults.Continue reading →
13 June 2012 Panel says vitamin D, calcium won’t prevent fractures: Did we hear that correctly? Brant Cebulla takes a closer look at the US Preventative Services Task Force draft about vitamin D for post-menopausal women.Continue reading →
30 May 2012 Review: Vitamin D and exercise may reduce risk of falls in elderly The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) found vitamin D and regular exercise may prevent falls among older adults.Continue reading →
29 May 2012 How informed are you? The National Osteoporosis Society is heading it’s fifth Sunlight Campaign to increase awareness about the role vitamin D and sunlight play in bone health.Continue reading →
30 April 2012 RCT: Vitamin D, calcium, and vitamin K’s effect on activity in postmenopausal women Dr Cannell reviews an RCT that looks at vitamins D, K1 and K2 and calcium ‘s effect on activity.Continue reading →
24 April 2012 Vitamin D supplementation is crucial for patients taking Forteo Dr Cannell reviews a randomized controlled trial conducted by Dr Cosman and colleagues looking into teriparatide (Forteo), used to treat severe osteoporosis, and its effect on vitamin D.Continue reading →
2 April 2012 Vitamin D linked to decrease risk of stress fractures in adolescent girls Dr Cannell reviews a recently published study which shows higher vitamin D levels was inversely associated with stress fractures risk in girls, compared to girls with the little vitamin D intake.Continue reading →
