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Study shows link between vitamin D levels and risk of developing pre-eclampsia
Dr Cannell reviews new research conducted by Dr. Shu Qin Wei and colleagues which shows a relationship between vitamin D levels in the third trimester of pregnancy and risk of developing pre-eclampsia, an inflammatory disorder responsible for 25% of all deaths of pregnant women. Continue reading
The better your vitamin D level, the better your breast cancer markers?
Dr Cannell reviews a recent study from Dr. Luke Peppone and colleagues from the University of Rochester Medical Center on the association between vitamin D levels and breast cancer markers. Continue reading
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The cost of vitamin D blood tests
A recent study from Dr. Beth Baily and colleagues at East Tennessee State University reveals that frequent vitamin D blood tests mean lower, not higher, total medical care costs. Continue reading
Low vitamin D status associated with increased mortality in nursing homes
Dr. Sefan Pitz and nine colleagues from Austria and Germany obtained vitamin D levels in 961 participants from over 95 nursing homes in 2002, and then followed up to see if there was a correlation between vitamin D levels and risk of death. Continue reading
Response to CRP and vitamin D association finding
Dr. Cannell provides a little insight on latest study that found a slight increase in CRP in high vitamin D blood serum levels. Continue reading
Study released on heart health and vitamin D levels
Study from the University of Kansas found that vitamin D deficient patients were much more likely to have coronary artery disease, diabetes, swollen heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) and hypertension. Continue reading
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Vitamin D levels and pancreatic cancer: a meta-analysis
Dr. Cannell reviews a meta-analysis on vitamin D levels associated with pancreatic cancer. Continue reading
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Birth weight associated with vitamin D levels
Low birth weights are associated with both low and high 25(OH)D concentrations. Dr. Cannell explains why he thinks low birth weights for high levels of 25(OH)D is a good thing. Continue reading
Observational study “rediscovers” the amount of vitamin D needed to normalize parathyroid hormone
Dr. Cannell takes a look at Leidig-Bruckner et al’s observational study on vitamin D status and supplementation, and its role on parathyroid hormone normalization. Continue reading
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Thoughts on atrial fibrillation study
Staff member Brant Cebulla offers a little perspective on recent data that associates atrial fibrillation with 25(OH)D levels over 100 ng/ml. Continue reading
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