May 06, 2021
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A study presented at the American Physiological Society annual meeting found links between skin pigmentation, vitamin D, and indicators of cardiovascular health, suggesting vitamin D deficiency could contribute to the high rate of heart disease among African Americans.
April 28, 2021
A high dose of vitamin D administered at the time of admission to the hospital cannot improve the condition of patients with moderate to severe COVID-19, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
April 19, 2021
Impaired muscular mitochondrial function was found in vitamin D deficient mice, which could suggest preventing vitamin D deficiency in older adults could help maintain better muscle strength and function.
April 13, 2021
Pharmacists may provide nutritional counseling regarding dietary adjustments or recommendations for over-the-counter supplements to assist patient with cancer.
April 09, 2021
This study, published in eLife, is the first experimental evidence to demonstrate changes occurring between synapses in human cells, according to the authors.
April 06, 2021
Patients with lupus who have lower vitamin D levels are more likely to have metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, both of which are linked to heart disease, according to a new study published in Rheumatology.
March 31, 2021
Earlier research has found that vitamin D supplementation can prevent inflammation in other respiratory diseases, but there have been limited studies examining the role of vitamin D supplementation in COVID-19.
March 22, 2021
This was the first genome-wide association study of skin pigmentation in African Americans, according to the study authors.
February 19, 2021
Pharmacists must ascertain the appropriateness of use and screen for potential contraindications and drug interactions.
February 15, 2021
The objective of the study was to determine the impact of goldenseal on specific drug transporters, proteins that facilitate absorption or expulsion of drug molecules in different tissues, such as the intestine, liver, and kidney.
