Vitamin D deficiency linked to dementia in large genetics study
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 17, 2022
In some populations, up to 17% of dementia cases could be prevented if vitamin D levels were raised to recommended levels, investigators theorize.
Low vitamin D levels tied to higher risk for COVID-19 infection
Aug 11, 2021
Risk for COVID-19 infection greater among U.S. Black women with serum levels of vitamin D lower than 20 ng/mL
Preventing vitamin D deficiency in older adults could help maintain better muscle strength, function
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 19, 2021
Vitamin D deficiency may cause poor muscle function, particularly in older adults, according to a new study by Australian researchers.
Higher vitamin D dose may not equal greater bone health benefits in older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 09, 2020
A new investigation revealed that 1,000 IU/day of vitamin D supplements were no better at preventing falls in seniors than a lower dose of 200 IU/day. Higher doses were also linked to serious falls and...
Vitamin D levels predict delirium risk in hospitalized seniors
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2020
Seniors with vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency face an increased risk for hospital‐diagnosed delirium — a problem that’s relatively easy to correct, investigators say.
Evidence fails to support vitamin D screenings in asymptomatic adults, task force finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 24, 2020
Vitamin D treatment in adults with low levels but no symptoms of deficiency has no effect on most health outcomes, including fractures, depression and diabetes, a new analysis shows.
Vitamin D deficiency may nearly double coronavirus risk, study finds
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 08, 2020
Researchers determined that the relative risk of testing positive for COVID-19 was 1.77 times greater for patients with a deficiency of the vitamin compared with those who had a sufficient supply.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, April 24
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 23, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine does not cut ventilator use in COVID-19, unpublished VA study finds … Low vitamin D alone unlikely to cause fractures … New blood test for Alzheimer’s developed, researchers...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, February 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 13, 2020
Diet may make a difference in fight against facility-acquired infection … Malnutrition in the elderly is underrecognized and increasing in prevalence … Vitamin D deficiency tied to disc degeneration,...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, October 25
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 24, 2019
Vitamin D deficiency linked to poor muscle function in seniors … Immune response to influenza is culprit in poor flu outcomes … ‘Whole concept of senior living will change’ if Alzheimer’s drug...