
Questioning the latest headlines: Does vitamin D supplementation improve bone density?
Dr. Cannell takes a closer look at a RCT that found vitamin D supplementation does not improve bone density in post-menopausal women.
Dr. Cannell takes a closer look at a RCT that found vitamin D supplementation does not improve bone density in post-menopausal women.
Dr. Cannell discusses multiple studies that have found vitamin D, among other vitamins and minerals, especially silicon, may help osteoporosis and its complications.
A recent study found that the recommended vitamin D dosage from the Dutch guidelines on osteoporosis and fracture prevention was inadequate.
Today, October 20th, is World Osteoporosis Day, a day dedicated to increasing awareness of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis.
According to a new cohort study presented at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases, vitamin D levels are associated with fracture risk.
Strontium shares many similarities with calcium. Therefore, does vitamin D status also influence the absorption of the drug strontium ranelate?
Dr. Cannell responds to a recent meta-analysis study that showed no effect of vitamin D on osteoporosis.
A recent study reveals a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis in breast cancer patients.
Dr Cannell explains the difference between activated vitamin D and 25(OH)D levels in the blood.
The final part of this blog series discusses how D may be needed to allow bisphosphonates to optimally improve bone mineral density and avoid fosamax jaw.