Abstract The 2 nd International Conference on Controversies in Vitamin D was held in
Monteriggioni (Siena), Italy, September 11-14, 2018. The aim of this meeting was to address …

In the recent years, both the prescriptions of serum 25 (OH) D levels assay, and vitamin D
supplementation are constantly increasing, as well as the costs to be incurred relating to …

The purpose of this document, a result of the harmonisation and revision of Guidelines
published separately by the SIMFER, SIOMMMS/SIR, and SIOT associations, is to provide …

Osteoporosis is a common chronic disease characterized by a decrease in bone mineral
density, impaired bone strength, and an increased risk of fragility fractures. Fragility fractures …

The main effect of the active vitamin D metabolite 1, 25 (OH) 2D is to stimulate the
absorption of calcium from the gut. The consequences of vitamin D deficiency are secondary …

Bisphosphonates are widely prescribed and highly effective at limiting the bone loss that
occurs in many disorders characterized by increased osteoclast-mediated bone resorption …

Low bone mineral density (BMD) is prevalent in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-
infected subjects. Initiation of antiretroviral therapy is associated with a 2%–6% decrease in …

Objetivo Apresentar uma atualização sobre o diagnóstico e tratamento da hipovitaminose D
baseada nas mais recentes evidências científicas. Materiais e métodos O Departamento de …

Thirty-four human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) specialists from 16 countries contributed to
this project, whose primary aim was to provide guidance on the screening, diagnosis, and …

In the past, interactions between drugs and vitamin D have received only little or no attention
in the health care practices. However, since more and more drugs are used for the treatment …