Vitamin D

Is There Any Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections?

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.023

Synopsis:

This study demonstrated that prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was found 55.9% in children with lower respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D deficiency should be kept in mind as a preventable cause of lower respiratory tract infections.

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Received:

02 Feb, 2019

Accepted:

15 Jun, 2018

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Breastfeeding

lower respiratory infections

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e-Published: 14 Feb, 2019

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Vitamins A, D and E in Primary Immunodeficiencies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.003

Synopsis:

This study showed that primary immunodeficiency patients have low serum levels of vitamins A and E, and serum vitamin A levels were positively correlated with decreased IgG levels. Vitamin D levels were not different between patients and healthy controls.

ABSTRACT

Background: A,D and E vitamins have a very important role in humoral and cellular immunity.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare serum levels of these vitamins in patients with various Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDs) and healthy controls.

Received:

05 Jan, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jan, 2016

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primary Immunodeficiencies

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e-Published: 23 Feb, 2016

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An Examination of the Effects of Leuprolide Acetate Used in the Treatment of Central Precocious Puberty on Bone Mineral Density and 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 2: March (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2014.346

Pages:

104–7

Synopsis:

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists may have an adverse effect on bone health. They may exhibit these effects by impacting on vitamin D levels.

ABSTRACT

Aim: Leuprolide acetate is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue frequently used in the treatment of central precocious puberty. Research is currently taking place into its effects on endocrine systems. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of leuprolide acetate on vitamin D and bone mineral density.

Received:

01 Dec, 2014

Accepted:

11 Dec, 2014

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e-Published: 21 Jan, 2015

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Vitamin D Deficiency Rickets in Infants Presenting with Hypocalcaemic Convulsions

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 3: Mar (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.269

Pages:

201–4

Synopsis:

Ninety-one infants with rickets presented to hospital with hypocalcaemia. Vitamin D deficiency should be considered in infants presenting with hypocalcaemic convulsion.

ABSTRACT

Aim: Hypocalcaemia evaluation of the clinical, biochemical and radiological features of 91 infants with rickets who presented as hypocalcaemic convulsions.

Subjects andMethods: Ninety-one hypocalcaemic infants who were brought to hospital with convulsion and diag-nosed with rickets related to vitamin D deficiency according to their clinical, biochemical and radio-logical features were retrospectively reviewed.

Received:

03 Oct, 2012

Accepted:

29 Oct, 2012

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Keywords:

deficiency

Vitamin D

hypocalcamic convulsion

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e-Published: 26 Jun, 2013

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Vitamin D Deficiency in Risk Groups Living in Tropical Curaçao

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 3: Mar (2013)

DOI:

10.727/wimj.2012.196

Pages:

195–200

Synopsis:

Avoiding sun exposure, although living in tropical areas, results in vitamin D deficiency. In our small pilot study, 38% of the people were at risk and had 25(OH)D levels below 50 nmol/L.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Curaçao (12 degrees 10N, 69 degrees 0W) is characterized by whole year abundant sunshine (8−10 hours/day). We challenged the automatic assumption that people living in tropical countries do not have a high risk of vitamin D deficiency, and investigated the vitamin D status in a tropical environment.

Received:

25 Jun, 2012

Accepted:

29 Oct, 2012

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