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Hypomagnesemia and 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency in patients with long COVID
Magnes Res. 2023 Sep 1;36(3):30-36. doi: 10.1684/mrh.2023.0519.ABSTRACTClinical manifestations related to hypomagnesemia and/or deficiency of vitamin D are frequent in patients with an extended course of coronavirus disease-2019 (long COVID). To evaluate hypomagnesemia and hydroxyvitamin D deficiency in patients with long COVID. A total of 125 adults with a diagnosis of long COVID were enrolled in a cross-sectional study. Participants were allocated into a risk (hypomagnesemia and hydroxyvitamin D deficiency) or control (serum magnesium and hydroxyvitamin D within normal ranges) group. Hypomagnesemia and 25-hydroxyvitamin ...
Source: Magnesium Research - March 11, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Fernando Guerrero-Romero Claudia I Gamboa-G ómez Martha Rodr íguez-Morán Maya Orrante Estefany Rosales-Galindo Itzel Cisneros-Ram írez Mariana Arce-Qui ñones Karen Orona-D íaz Luis E Simental-Mendia Gerardo Mart ínez-Aguilar Source Type: research

Alert for the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in adolescents in a large Brazilian sample
CONCLUSION: In this large number of measurements of 25(OH)D in children and adolescents, 12.5% had a deficiency and 0.8% had severe deficiency. A greater deficiency was observed among adolescents, especially females, which raises questions about the need for supplementation during this period of life.PMID:38462231 | DOI:10.1016/j.jped.2024.01.003 (Source: Jornal de Pediatria)
Source: Jornal de Pediatria - March 10, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Vanessa Radonsky Marise Lazaretti-Castro Maria Izabel Chiamolera Rosa Paula Mello Biscolla Jos é Viana Lima Junior Jos é Gilberto Henriques Vieira Cynthia Maria Alvares Brand ão Rodrigo Ferreira Ramalho Sergio Setsuo Maeda Marcia Wehba Esteves Cavichio Source Type: research

Unlocking the potential-vitamin D in prostate cancer prevention
World J Clin Oncol. 2024 Feb 24;15(2):169-174. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i2.169.ABSTRACTProstate cancer poses a significant health challenge globally, demanding proactive prevention strategies. This editorial explores the emerging role of vitamin D in prostate cancer prevention. While traditionally associated with bone health, vitamin D is increasingly recognized for its broader impact on immune function, cellular signaling, and cancer prevention. Epidemiological studies suggest an intriguing link between vitamin D deficiency and elevated prostate cancer risk, particularly in regions with limited sunlight exposure. Mechanistic...
Source: Clinical Prostate Cancer - March 8, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ayun Cassell Solomane Konneh Source Type: research