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Vitamin D helps control lupus, says new randomized controlled trial
December 29, 2012 -- Kate Saley
A new randomized controlled trial out of Egypt reports that vitamin D can reduce the incidence of flare-ups in patients with SLE.
Dr Anna Abou-Raya, MD, PhD, and colleagues of the University of Alexandria in Egypt recently published results from a randomized controlled trial in which 267 SLE patients were randomized to receive 2,000 IU/day (n=178) vitamin D3 or a placebo (n=89) for 1 year. They also included a group of healthy control participants (n=175), to compare baseline characteristics between healthy patients and SLE patients.
Systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. SLE occurs most often in women between the ages of 10 and 50. The disease often causes joint pain and swelling, with some experiencing arthritis, hair loss, mouth sores, sensitivity to sunlight, chronic fatigue, and chest pain. The course of the disease can be erratic, with periods of illness (flares) alternating with remissions. Continue reading → (no membership required) The latest on vitamin D and mortality
January 3, 2013 -- John Cannell, MD
Researchers in Denmark recently published a study examining the association between vitamin D status and specific causes of death. Continue reading → (membership required) Vitamin D: Any help for dry skin?
December 25, 2012 -- John Cannell, MD
Dr Meghan Russell of Johnson and Johnson wanted to know if vitamin D applied topically could help with dry skin. Interesting results, though questions remain. Continue reading → (no membership required) Autism prevalence linked to UVB radiation?
January 4, 2013 -- John Cannell, MD
Dr Cannell and Dr. Grant analyzed UVB radiation in the US and found that areas with the highest surface UVB have about half as much autism as do areas with the lowest surface UVB. Continue reading → (membership required)
Vitamin D status: Survivors of childhood cancer
December 29, 2012 -- John Cannell, MD
Childhood cancer takes the lives of more children in the U.S. than any other disease. Recently, researchers in New York measured vitamin D levels in 484 children who had survived cancer. Continue reading → (membership required) A look back at 2012: a few key randomized controlled trials
December 31, 2012 -- Brant Cebulla
This past year, there were quite a few randomized controlled trials using vitamin D. We cover many of them here. Continue reading → (no membership required) Factors in MS: A wider perspective
December 28, 2012 -- Brant Cebulla
Recently, researchers examined several environmental factors implicated in multiple sclerosis (MS). Brant Cebulla discusses these factors that may contribute to the incidence and progression of the autoimmune disease. Continue reading → (membership required) Effects of school lighting on physical development and performance
December 25, 2012 -- John Cannell, MD
A researcher in Canada conducted a fascinating experiment on children, using both visible and UV wavelengths of light, to see if there were any changes in physical development or school performance. Continue reading → (membership required) A video presentation: Vitamin D reduces burden of respiratory infections
December 22, 2012 -- Brant Cebulla
A new randomized controlled published in the British Medical Journal finds that vitamin D reduces burden of respiratory infections and reduces the need for antibiotics, among other things. The Vitamin D Council breaks down these findings in a nice and easy video presentation. Continue reading → (no membership required) A dentist with multiple sclerosis
December 27, 2012 -- John Cannell, MD
A recent publication discusses an interesting case of a dentist who treated herself with vitamin D following a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Read her story. Continue reading → (membership required) Vitamin D during pregnancy and infant risk of eczema
December 24, 2012 -- Kate Saley
A new study published in the journal Pediatrics suggests that lower vitamin D levels during pregnancy may increase the risk of their offspring getting eczema, at least in the first year of their life. Continue reading → (membership required)
Research reveals link between vitamin D and military suicide
January 7, 2013 -- Vitamin D Council News
Research published this past week is the first to report that low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk for suicide in US military personnel. Continue reading → Vitamin D tied to breast cancer outcome
December 14, 2012 -- Vitamin D Council News
Vitamin D may be the reason why some women have better outcomes in the treatment of breast cancer, new research says. Continue reading → Vitamin D deficiency common in obese children
December 28, 2012 -- Vitamin D Council News
Recent research published in the journal Pediatrics reports vitamin D deficiency is extremely prevalent in overweight and obese children. Continue reading → Daily vitamin D helps reduce falls in elderly
January 4, 2013 -- Vitamin D Council News
A recent meta-analysis reports that daily vitamin D supplementation helps reduce falls among seniors living in long term care facilities. Continue reading → --