Vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D)< 50 nmol/L or 20 ng/mL) is
common in Europe and the Middle East. It occurs in< 20% of the population in Northern …

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to musculoskeletal diseases such as rickets and
osteomalacia, but vitamin D supplementation may also prevent extraskeletal diseases such …

Purpose As the world continues to cautiously navigate its way through the coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, several breakthroughs in therapies and vaccines are …

Abstract Purpose The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region registers some of the
lowest serum 25‑hydroxyvitamin D [25 (OH) D] concentrations, worldwide. We describe the …

Vitamin D deficiency is an epidemic public health problem worldwide. It is common in the
Middle East and is more severe in women. This cross-sectional study was conducted to …

Objectives Vitamin D status in patients with COVID-19 is an on-going controversial issue.
This study aims to determine differences in the serum 25 (OH) D concentrations of Arab Gulf …

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has serious consequences such as
increased risks of preeclampsia, macrosomia and cesarean delivery. Even though the …

Objective Widespread vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D< 50 nmol/L) in
Saudi Arabia (SA) has been documented, yet a time trend is needed to establish where the …

Abstract Summary The Saudi Osteoporosis Society (SOS) has updated its guidelines for the
diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia (SA), with emphasis on …

Data regarding the prevalence and predictors of vitamin D deficiency during early
pregnancy are limited. This study aims to fill this gap. A total of 578 Saudi women in their 1st …