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higher serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels. 11 This was observed in younger and older …

The US Preventive Services Task Force reviewed the evidence on screening and treatment
of vitamin-D deficiency among community-dwelling, non-pregnant adults, aged 18 years and …

Measurement of vitamin D levels and supplementation with oral vitamin D have become
commonplace, although clinical trials have not demonstrated health benefits. The …

Importance Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that performs an important role in calcium
homeostasis and bone metabolism and also affects many other cellular regulatory functions …

Should family physicians routinely screen for vitamin D deficiency? Yes: targeted screening in
at-risk populations is prudent. - Abstract - Europe PMC Sign in | Create an account https://orcid.org …

Background: Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with adverse health outcomes.
Purpose: To systematically review benefits and harms of vitamin D screening in …

A German study found that pathologic demineralization of bone occurred in patients with
serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels less than 30 ng per mL. 6 A recent guideline from the …

Should family physicians routinely screen for vitamin D deficiency? No: screening is
unnecessary, and routine supplementation makes more sense. - Abstract - Europe PMC Sign in …

Importance Low serum vitamin D levels have been associated with adverse clinical
outcomes; identifying and treating deficiency may improve outcomes. Objective To review …

Long recognized as important for bone health, vitamin D has attracted recent interest for its
possible nonskeletal benefits. Many primary care clinicians now include blood tests to …