23 July 2012
Sunshine for the elderly: To expose or not to expose?
Dr Cannell reviews Professor Glossmann’s paper discussing why the elderly should expose themselves to moderate, regular sun exposure as often as possible.
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24 February 2012
Low vitamin D status associated with increased mortality in nursing homes
Dr. Sefan Pitz and colleagues from Austria and Germany look to see if there’s a correlation between vitamin D levels and risk of death in nursing home residents.
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31 October 2011
Vitamin D deficiency associated with increased risk of mortality in elderly
Study follows older men between the ages of 70 and 81 and finds an association with mortality and 25(OH)D levels.
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