OBJECTIVE: Observational studies suggest that serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) are inversely associated with acute respiratory infections (ARIs). We hypothesized that vitamin D supplementation of children with vitamin D…
The role of vitamin D (VitD) in calcium and bone homeostasis is well described. In the last years, it has been recognized that in addition to this classical function, VitD…
Background: We examined the association between vitamin D [25(OH)D] level and disease progression in HIV infection. Methods: Within the EuroSIDA study, 2000 persons were randomly selected for 25(OH)D measurement in…
Purpose The purpose of this review is to summarize ecological studies of solar ultraviolet B (UVB), vitamin D and cancer since 2000. Methods The journal literature is surveyed and summarized.…