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Vitamin D: An Evidence-Based Review
Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 11/09/09

Kulie T et al. – Low vitamin D levels are associated with increased overall and cardiovascular mortality, cancer incidence and mortality, and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Although it is well known that the combination of vitamin D and calcium is necessary to maintain bone density as people age, vitamin D may also be an independent risk factor for falls among the elderly. New recommendations from the Association of American Physicians address the need for supplementation in breastfed newborns and many questions are raised regarding the role of maternal supplementation during lactation. Unfortunately, little evidence guides clinicians on when to screen for vitamin D deficiency or effective treatment options.

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Recognition and Management of Vitamin D Deficiency
American Family Physician, 10/19/09 Relevance Score: 73%

Fall prevention with supplemental and active forms of vitamin D: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
British Medical Journal, 10/09/09 Relevance Score: 73%

Vitamin D supplementation for cystic fibrosis
Cochrane Reviews, 10/28/09 Relevance Score: 72%

Vitamin D and its role in skeletal muscle
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 10/21/09 Relevance Score: 72%

Vitamin D compounds for people with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis
Cochrane Reviews, 10/20/09 Relevance Score: 72%