Vitamin D levels related to length of stay in ICU

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Dr Cannell discusses a recent study looking at the relationship between vitamin D levels and length of stay in the ICU, how much the stay cost, and if vitamin D levels were associated with whether the patient lived or died. Continue reading

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High doses of vitamin D to reduce exacerbations in COPD: a closer look

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A study has come out recently that I am sure you are familiar with due to the plethora of media attention on the subject. Lets take a closer look at the details before we take these findings to heart. Continue reading

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Review: vitamin D and breast cancer research

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Scientists have now published more than 700 scientific papers on vitamin D and breast cancer. More to the point, 37 clinical trials on the topic are now currently registered, all looking to answer two questions: Does vitamin D help prevent breast cancer, and two, does vitamin D have any treatment effect in established breast cancer? Continue reading

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Different roles of vitamin D and activated D in treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects more than 16.0% of American adults aged 20 years and older, and is even higher among African Americans due, ostensibly to more severe hypertension in Blacks. Continue reading

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Beneficial role of vitamin D supplements for hypertensive patients

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Drs. Goel and Lal from the Medical College in Harayne India study the role of Vitamin D supplementation combined with antihypertensive drugs for patients with hypertension. Continue reading

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Research continues to show beneficial role of vitamin D in reducing MS attacks

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a terrifying disease It is a disorder in which antibodies attack the insulation of the nerves (myelin) leaving plaques that short out the nerves. New research is under way studying the most effective range of vitamin D in reducing symptoms of MS. Continue reading

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Dr Cannell on The Healthy Mind Podcast part 2

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Listen to Dr Cannell as he continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Zafirides of “The Healthy Mind” from his January 24th podcast. Have a listen! Continue reading

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New video: Dr Cannell discusses the continuing growth of D deficiency

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Dr Cannell discusses the continuing growth of vitamin D deficiency and the consequences many continue to suffer with. Take a look! Continue reading

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New study suggests vitamin D deficiency linked to increased stroke risk

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On February 2nd, researchers at the University of Alabama announced that sunlight is inversely associated with stroke: the more sunlight the fewer strokes. The authors also commented on the poor wisdom of avoiding all sunlight; that is, they implied the dermatologists have done us harm. Continue reading

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Dr Cannell featured on Charter Local Edition

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Dr Cannell discusses Vitamin D with Brad Pomerance of Charter Local Edition. Take a look! Continue reading

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