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"Vitamin D - why does it matter?" - defining vitamin D deficiency and its prevalence

scientific article published on January 1, 2012

A Pooled Analysis of Vitamin D Dose

A comprehensive fracture prevention strategy in older adults: The European union geriatric medicine society (EUGMS) statement

A computer touch-screen version of the North American Spine Society outcome assessment instrument for the lumbar spine

scientific article published on 01 February 2005

A higher dose of vitamin d reduces the risk of falls in nursing home residents: a randomized, multiple-dose study

scientific article published in February 2007

A pooled analysis of vitamin D dose requirements for fracture prevention

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A randomized study on the effect of vitamin D₃ supplementation on skeletal muscle morphology and vitamin D receptor concentration in older women

scientific article published on 09 October 2013

Absenteeism and presenteeism in healthcare workers due to respiratory illness

scientific article published on 26 November 2020

Active over 45: a step-up jogging programme for inactive female hospital staff members aged 45+.

scientific article published on 14 March 2013

Additive benefit of higher testosterone levels and vitamin D plus calcium supplementation in regard to fall risk reduction among older men and women

scientific article published on 20 March 2008

Addressing the musculoskeletal components of fracture risk with calcium and vitamin D: a review of the evidence

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Are patients with cognitive impairment fit to fly? Current evidence and practical recommendations

scientific article published on 25 July 2020

Association between 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status and Components of Body Composition and Glucose Metabolism in Older Men and Women

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Association between Caregiver Role and Short- and Long-Term Functional Recovery after Hip Fracture: A Prospective Study.

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Association between serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and gingival inflammation

scientific article published on 01 September 2005

Association between serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and periodontal disease in the US population

scientific article published in July 2004

Association between serum vitamin D status and functional mobility in memory clinic patients aged 65 years and older

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Association between subclinical thyroid dysfunction and change in bone mineral density in prospective cohorts

scientific article published on 16 October 2017

Association of Dance-Based Mind-Motor Activities With Falls and Physical Function Among Healthy Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

scientific article published on 01 September 2020

Association of depression with malnutrition, grip strength and impaired cognitive function among senior trauma patients

scientific article published on 15 January 2019

Before and after hip fracture, vitamin D deficiency may not be treated sufficiently.

scientific article published on 29 May 2013

Benefit-risk assessment of vitamin D supplementation

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Best Practices for Conducting Observational Research to Assess the Relation between Nutrition and Bone: An International Working Group Summary

scientific article published on 01 May 2019

Bone metabolism dynamics in the early post-transplant period following kidney and liver transplantation.

scientific article published on 16 January 2018

Calcifediol versus vitamin D3 effects on gait speed and trunk sway in young postmenopausal women: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

scientific article published on 05 November 2014

Calcium intake and hip fracture risk in men and women: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies and randomized controlled trials

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Cardiovascular risk screening in school children predicts risk in parents

scientific article published on 24 January 2009

Carla Task Force on Sarcopenia: propositions for clinical trials

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Casting new light on the sunshine vitamin

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Clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, treatment and outcome of inflammatory bowel diseases in older people

scientific article published on 31 January 2018

Cod liver oil, vitamin A toxicity, frequent respiratory infections, and the vitamin D deficiency epidemic

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Combined effect of 25-OH vitamin D plasma levels and genetic Vitamin DReceptor (NR 1I1) variants on fibrosis progression rate in HCV patients

scientific article published on 08 December 2011

Comparative Effectiveness of Functional Tests in Fall Prediction After Hip Fracture

scientific article published on 07 April 2020

Comparative effectiveness of pharmacologic treatments to prevent fractures: is this all we need to know?

scientific article published on 09 September 2014

Comparative performance of current definitions of sarcopenia against the prospective incidence of falls among community-dwelling seniors age 65 and older

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Considerations concerning the definition of sarcopenia.

scientific article published on 21 June 2016

Considerations concerning the definition of sarcopenia: response to comments

scientific article published on 08 August 2016

Correction of vitamin D status by calcidiol: pharmacokinetic profile, safety, and biochemical effects on bone and mineral metabolism of daily and weekly dosage regimens.

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Correction of vitamin D status by calcidiol: pharmacokinetic profile, safety, and biochemical effects on bone and mineral metabolism of daily and weekly dosage regimens: response to comments by Chen et al.

scientific article published on 22 February 2018

Corrigendum to "Association of Depression with Malnutrition, Grip Strength and Impaired Cognitive Function among Senior Trauma Patients" [J Affect Disord 2019 Mar 15;247:175-182]

scientific article published on 25 January 2020

Cost-benefit analysis of calcium and vitamin D supplements

Current vitamin D status in European and Middle East countries and strategies to prevent vitamin D deficiency: a position statement of the European Calcified Tissue Society

scientific article published on 01 April 2019

DESIGNING DRUG TRIALS FOR SARCOPENIA IN OLDER ADULTS WITH HIP FRACTURE - A TASK FORCE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ONFRAILTY AND SARCOPENIA RESEARCH (ICFSR).

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DO-HEALTH: Vitamin D3 - Omega3 - Home exercise - Healthy aging and longevity trial - Design of a multinational clinical trial on healthy aging among European seniors

scientific article published on 25 August 2020

Development of the knee osteoarthritis patient education questionnaire: a new measure for evaluating preoperative patient education programmes for patients undergoing total knee replacement

scientific article published on 12 November 2015

Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of bone fragility in people living with HIV: a position statement from the Swiss Association against Osteoporosis

scientific article published on 02 January 2019

Dietary calcium and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status in relation to BMD among U.S. adults

scientific article published in May 2009

Dietary fatty acids for the treatment of OA, including fish oil.

scientific article published on 18 November 2015

Do older adults benefit from post-acute care following hospitalisation? A prospective cohort study at three Swiss nursing homes

scientific article published on 24 February 2020

Do studies reporting 'U'-shaped serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D-health outcome relationships reflect adverse effects?

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Does Milk Consumption Contribute to Cardiometabolic Health and Overall Diet Quality?

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Does nutrition play a role in the prevention and management of sarcopenia?

scientific article published on 24 August 2017

EULAR/EFORT recommendations for management of patients older than 50 years with a fragility fracture and prevention of subsequent fractures

scientific article published on 22 December 2016

Effect of 2000 IU compared with 800 IU vitamin D on cognitive performance among adults age 60 years and older: a randomized controlled trial

scientific article published on 01 July 2019

Effect of 800 IU Versus 2000 IU Vitamin D3 With or Without a Simple Home Exercise Program on Functional Recovery After Hip Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial

scientific article published on 11 December 2018

Effect of Denosumab on Peripheral Compartmental Bone Density, Microarchitecture and Estimated Bone Strength in De Novo Kidney Transplant Recipients

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Effect of Monthly High-Dose Vitamin D on Mental Health in Older Adults: Secondary Analysis of a RCT

scientific article published on 01 February 2019

Effect of Monthly Vitamin D on Chronic Pain Among Community-Dwelling Seniors: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial

scientific article published on 03 November 2018

Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation, or a Strength-Training Exercise Program on Clinical Outcomes in Older Adults: The DO-HEALTH Randomized Clinical Trial

scientific article published on 01 November 2020

Effect of Vitamin D on falls: a meta-analysis

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Effect of calcium supplementation on fracture risk: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

scientific article published on June 2008

Effect of cardiovascular training on fitness and perceived disease activity in people with ankylosing spondylitis

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Effect of cholecalciferol plus calcium on falling in ambulatory older men and women: a 3-year randomized controlled trial

scientific article published in February 2006

Effect of daily 2000 IU versus 800 IU vitamin D on blood pressure among adults age 60 years and older: a randomized clinical trial

scientific article published on 15 June 2020

Effect of high-dosage cholecalciferol and extended physiotherapy on complications after hip fracture: a randomized controlled trial

scientific article published in May 2010

Effect of pre-operative neuromuscular training on functional outcome after total knee replacement: a randomized-controlled trial

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Effect of preoperative neuromuscular training (NEMEX-TJR) on functional outcome after total knee replacement: an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial

scientific article published on 25 April 2015

Effect of seasonality and weather on fracture risk in individuals 65 years and older

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Effect of vitamin D3 on self-perceived fatigue: A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial.

scientific article published on December 2016

Effects of a simple home exercise program and vitamin D supplementation on health-related quality of life after a hip fracture: a randomized controlled trial

scientific article published on 09 February 2019

Effects of vitamin D in the elderly population: current status and perspectives

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Effects of vitamin D3 on glucose metabolism in patients with severe osteoarthritis: a randomized double-blind trial comparing daily 2000 IU versus 800 IU vitamin D3

scientific article published on 28 December 2020

Estimating Vitamin D Status and the Choice of Supplementation Dose-Reply

scientific article published on 01 June 2016

Estimation of optimal serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D for multiple health outcomes

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Evaluation, Treatment, and Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency: an Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline

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Fall prevention with supplemental and active forms of vitamin D: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

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Fracture prevention with vitamin D supplementation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Fragility fractures: the future epidemic and its challenges

scientific article published on 28 November 2012

Frailty, underweight and impaired mobility are associated with institutionalisation after post-acute care

scientific article published on 17 June 2020

Gender-specific association between dietary acid load and total lean body mass and its dependency on protein intake in seniors

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Gender-specific hip fracture risk in community-dwelling and institutionalized seniors age 65 years and older

scientific article published on 18 October 2013

Gezielte Trainingstherapie zur Sekundärprävention von Stürzen und Hüftfrakturen

scientific article published on 01 June 2017

Guidelines for preventing and treating vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency revisited.

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HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON OF FRAILTY PREVALENCE BY INSTRUMENT IN THE 5 DO-HEALTH COUNTRIES

scholarly article in Innovation in Aging, vol. 1, Suppl 1, June 2017

Health effects of vitamin D.

scientific article published on January 2010

High prevalence of severe vitamin D deficiency in combined antiretroviral therapy-naive and successfully treated Swiss HIV patients

scientific article published in May 2010

High-dose oral vitamin D3 supplementation in rheumatology patients with severe vitamin D3 deficiency.

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Higher 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations are associated with better lower-extremity function in both active and inactive persons aged > or =60 y.

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Higher age is a major driver of in-hospital adverse events independent of comorbid diseases among patients with isolated mild traumatic brain injury

scientific article published on 15 October 2018

How can we influence the incidence of secondary fragility fractures? A review on current approaches

scientific article published in September 2017

How to select the doses of vitamin D in the management of osteoporosis

scientific article published on 7 December 2006

ICFSR Task Force Perspective on Biomarkers for Sarcopenia and Frailty

scientific article published on 01 January 2020

INFLAMMATORY DIET PATTERN AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION IN 5 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES OVER 3-YEARS FOLLOW-UP

scientific article published on 8 November 2019

Im selben Boot

scientific article published on 01 January 2020

Impaired nutritional status in geriatric trauma patients.

scientific article published on 22 March 2017

Importance of vitamin D and calcium at older age.

scientific article published on December 2008

Improvements in balance after total hip replacement

scientific article published in October 2005

Influence of fall environment and fall direction on risk of injury among pre-frail and frail adults

scientific article published on 03 August 2019

Is There Any Difference in the Outcome of Geriatric and Non-Geriatric Severely Injured Patients?-A Seven-Year, Retrospective, Observational Cohort Study with Matched-Pair Analysis

scientific article published on 03 November 2020

Is fall prevention by vitamin D mediated by a change in postural or dynamic balance?

scientific article published in March 2006

Issues of trial selection and subgroup considerations in the recent meta-analysis of Zhao and colleagues on fracture reduction by calcium and vitamin D supplementation in community-dwelling older adults

scientific article published on 12 June 2018

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Medical end-of-life decisions in the oldest old in Switzerland

scientific article published on 15 January 2020

Mild to moderate cognitive impairment is a major risk factor for mortality and nursing home admission in the first year after hip fracture

scientific article published on 12 June 2012

Milk and other dairy foods and risk of hip fracture in men and women.

scientific article published on 27 October 2017

Milk consumption during teenage years and risk of hip fractures in older adults

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Milk intake and risk of hip fracture in men and women: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

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Monthly High-Dose Vitamin D Treatment for the Prevention of Functional Decline: A Randomized Clinical Trial

scientific article published on 04 January 2016

Multi-step immunofluorescent analysis of vitamin D receptor loci and myosin heavy chain isoforms in human skeletal muscle

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Myalgia and proximal muscle weakness in a young patient

scientific article published in April 2009

Need for additional calcium to reduce the risk of hip fracture with vitamin d supplementation: evidence from a comparative metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials

scientific article published on 30 January 2007

New insights into the role of vitamin D and calcium in osteoporosis management: an expert roundtable discussion

scientific article published on 02 April 2008

No Association of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D With Exacerbations in Primary Care Patients With COPD

Nutrition and bone health in women after the menopause

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Nutrition issues in Codex: health claims, nutrient reference values and WTO agreements: a conference report

scientific article published on March 2012

Optimal Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels for Multiple Health Outcomes

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Optimal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels for multiple health outcomes

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Oral Vitamin D Supplements Increase Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in Postmenopausal Women and Reduce Bone Calcium Flux Measured by 41Ca Skeletal Labeling

scientific article published on 2 September 2015

Oral supplementation with 25(OH)D3 versus vitamin D3: effects on 25(OH)D levels, lower extremity function, blood pressure, and markers of innate immunity

scientific article published on 01 January 2012

Osteoporosis drug treatment: duration and management after discontinuation. A position statement from the SVGO/ASCO.

scientific article published on 5 September 2017

Outcomes after spinal stenosis surgery by type of surgery in adults aged 60 years and older

scientific article published on 20 September 2020

Pharmacokinetics of oral vitamin D3 and calcifediol

scientific article published on 24 October 2013

Physical Frailty: ICFSR International Clinical Practice Guidelines for Identification and Management

scientific article published on 01 January 2019

Physical performance among patients aged 70 + in acute care: a preliminar comparison between the Short Physical Performance Battery and the De Morton Mobility Index with regard to sensitivity to change and prediction of discharge destination

scientific article published on 08 July 2019

Plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and risk of incident hypertension

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Playing a musical instrument is associated with slower cognitive decline in community-dwelling older adults

scientific article published on 06 February 2020

Polypharmacy and Kidney Function in Community-Dwelling Adults Age 60 Years and Older: A Prospective Observational Study

scientific article published on 06 September 2019

Positive association between 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels and bone mineral density: a population-based study of younger and older adults

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Positive association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and bone density in osteoarthritis

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Prediction of Emergency Department Re-Visits in Older Patients by the Identification of Senior at Risk (ISAR) Screening

scientific article published on 21 June 2018

Preventing Fractures and Falls: A Limited Role for Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements?

scientific article published on 01 April 2018

Prevention of nonvertebral fractures with oral vitamin D and dose dependency: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

scientific article published on March 2009

Proton Pump Inhibitors and Kidney Function Decline in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

scientific article published on 26 November 2019

Psychosocial and geriatric correlates of functional status after total hip replacement.

scientific article published in October 2004

Quality of life in sarcopenia and frailty

scientific article published on 05 July 2013

Rationale and Plan for Vitamin D Food Fortification: A Review and Guidance Paper

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Recommendations for the conduct of clinical trials for drugs to treat or prevent sarcopenia

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Recovery after unilateral knee replacement due to severe osteoarthritis and progression in the contralateral knee: a randomised clinical trial comparing daily 2000 IU versus 800 IU vitamin D

scientific article published on 09 July 2018

Relevance of Vitamin D in Bone and Muscle Health of Cancer Patients

scientific article published on January 1, 2013

Relevance of vitamin D in fall prevention

scientific article published on 28 February 2017

Relevance of vitamin D in muscle health ⬇️

scientific article published on March 1, 2012

Renal function in patients treated with cinacalcet for persistent hyperparathyroidism after kidney transplantation.

scientific article published on 27 January 2011

Responsiveness of the electronic touch screen WOMAC 3.1 OA Index in a short term clinical trial with rofecoxib

scientific article published in November 2004

Safety and feasibility of a Dalcroze eurhythmics and a simple home exercise program among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia: the MOVE for your MIND pilot trial

scientific article published on 15 July 2020

Screening for vitamin D deficiency in adults

scientific article published on 29 April 2015

Severe vitamin D deficiency in Swiss hip fracture patients

scientific article published on 28 November 2007

Should vitamin D administration for fracture prevention be continued? : A discussion of recent meta-analysis findings

scientific article published on 01 July 2019

Statin Use and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Blood Level Response to Vitamin D Treatment of Older Adults.

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Sunlight, tanning booths, and vitamin D

scientific article published on 01 May 2005

Testosteronmangel beim alternden Mann

scientific article published on 01 June 2017

The 25-hydroxyvitamin D threshold for better health

scientific article published on 16 January 2007

The Role of Falls in Fracture Prediction ⬇️

scientific article published on September 1, 2011

The effect of vitamin D supplementation on skeletal, vascular, or cancer outcomes

scientific article published on 01 May 2014

The urgent need to recommend an intake of vitamin D that is effective

scientific article published on 01 March 2007

The vitamin D receptor gene bAt (CCA) haplotype impairs the response to pegylated-interferon/ribavirin-based therapy in chronic hepatitis C patients

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Therapy of osteoporosis with calcium and vitamin D.

scientific article published on December 2007

Timeline of functional recovery after hip fracture in seniors aged 65 and older: a prospective observational analysis

scientific article published on 02 April 2019

Total serum testosterone and WOMAC pain and function among older men and women with severe knee OA

scientific article published on 26 September 2019

Treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis patients with vitamin D: a double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study

scientific article published on 29 September 2018

Validated treatments and therapeutic perspectives regarding nutritherapy

scientific article published on October 2009

Validation and patient acceptance of a computer touch screen version of the WOMAC 3.1 osteoarthritis index

scientific article published on July 2004

Validity of a simple Internet-based outcome-prediction tool in patients with total hip replacement: a pilot study

scientific article published on 28 February 2014

Vitamin D - From Essentiality to Functionality ⬇️

scientific article published on October 1, 2012

Vitamin D and Fracture Prevention ⬇️

scientific article published on February 1, 2012

Vitamin D and fracture prevention

scientific article published on June 2010

Vitamin D and health: perspectives from mice and man.

scientific article published on July 2008

Vitamin D and musculoskeletal health, cardiovascular disease, autoimmunity and cancer: Recommendations for clinical practice

scientific article published on July 2010

Vitamin D deficiency is common in kidney transplant recipients, but is not associated with infections after transplantation

scientific article published on 22 January 2020

Vitamin D effects on bone and muscle

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Vitamin D in Relation to Incident Sarcopenia and Changes in Muscle Parameters Among Older Adults: The KORA-Age Study

scientific article published on 08 May 2019

Vitamin D intake and risk of incident hypertension: results from three large prospective cohort studies

scientific article published on 06 September 2005

Vitamin D receptor expression in human muscle tissue decreases with age.

scientific article published in February 2004

Vitamin D status and risk of infections after liver transplantation in the Swiss Transplant Cohort Study

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Vitamin D supplementation and fracture risk

scientific article published on 01 February 2011

Vitamin D supplementation and musculoskeletal health

Vitamin D supplementation in older adults: searching for specific guidelines in nursing homes

scientific article published on April 2013

Vitamin D supplementation in the prevention and management of major chronic diseases not related to mineral homeostasis in adults: research for evidence and a scientific statement from the European society for clinical and economic aspects of osteop

scientific article published on 07 April 2017

Vitamin D – Role in Pregnancy and Early Childhood ⬇️

scientific article published on November 25, 2011

Vitamin D: do we get enough? A discussion between vitamin D experts in order to make a step towards the harmonisation of dietary reference intakes for vitamin D across Europe.

scientific article published on 11 December 2012

Vitamin D: what is an adequate vitamin D level and how much supplementation is necessary?

scientific article published on December 2009

Where do we stand on vitamin D?

scientific article published on 24 March 2007

Which Method of Fall Ascertainment Captures the Most Falls in Prefrail and Frail Seniors?

scientific article published on 01 October 2018

Which Vitamin D Oral Supplement is Best for Postmenopausal Women? ⬇️

scientific article published on December 1, 2012

[Acute geriatric treatment of older trauma patients : Influence on mobility, autonomy and postdischarge destination]

scientific article published on 17 November 2020

[Effect of vitamin D on muscle strength and relevance in regard to osteoporosis prevention]

scientific article published on 01 December 2003

[Hype about vitamin D substitution: what remains?]

scientific article published on 24 September 2020

[Osteoporosis]

scientific article published on 01 July 2011

[The Influence of Protein on the Prevention of Fragility Fractures Among Senior Adults]

scientific article published on 01 July 2018

[Vitamin D Supplementation in Older Adults: is the Hype Definitely Over?]

scientific article published on 26 July 2019

[Vitamin D in geriatric patients]

scientific article published on 26 May 2020

[Vitamin D, ultraviolet rays and skin cancer]

scientific article published on 01 April 2010

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