Teriparatide Outperforms Alendronate In Treating Steroid-induced Osteoporosis

A recent study determined glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (OP) is now treatable with Teriparatide, a synthetic form of the human parathyroid hormone. Researchers found patients with glucocorticoid-induced OP who were treated with teriparatide for 36 months had a greater increase in bone mineral density and fewer new vertebral fractures than those treated with alendronate.

Weekly And Biweekly Vitamin D2 Prevents Vitamin D Deficiency

Researchers have found that 50,000 International Units of vitamin D2, given weekly for eight weeks, effectively treats vitamin D deficiency.

Vitamin D Levels Are Too Low In Millions Of US Children, Latest Analysis Confirms

A new study suggests that children between the ages of 1 and 11 may suffer from suboptimal levels of vitamin D, and black and Hispanic children are particularly at risk. The research builds on growing evidence that levels have fallen below what has been considered healthy.

Researchers Optimizing Progesterone For Brain Injury Treatment

As doctors begin to test progesterone for traumatic brain injury at sites across the country, researchers are looking ahead to optimizing the hormone’s effectiveness. Two new approaches include adding vitamin D to progesterone treatment and/or using water soluble progesterone analogues.

Heart Disease: B-vitamin Pills Have No Effect, Review Finds

B-vitamin supplements should not be recommended for prevention of heart disease, say scientists. A new review has shown these supplements do not reduce the risk of developing or dying from the disease.

Medications That Block Folic Acid In Pregnancy Double Risk Of Congenital Malformations In Fetus

Pregnant women are advised to take vitamin supplements containing folic acid as part of their routine prenatal care. Now, a new study warns that taking medications that reduce or block the actions of folic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy increase the risk that the growing baby will develop abnormalities.

Investment In Parkinson’s Disease Data Bank Yields Potential Therapy

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease who have higher levels of a metabolite called urate in their blood and in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) have a slower rate of disease progression, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. A clinical trial is under way to examine the safety and potential benefits of supplemental urate elevation for recently diagnosed Parkinson’s patients who have low urate levels.

Gluten-free Diet Reduces Bone Problems In Children With Celiac Disease, Study Finds

Celiac disease (CD) is an inherited intestinal disorder characterized by life-long intolerance to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Although CD can be diagnosed at any age, it commonly occurs during early childhood. Reduced bone mineral density is often found in individuals with CD. A new article examines the literature on the topic and reveals that a gluten-free diet can affect children’s recovery.

Women With Breast Cancer Have Low Vitamin D Levels

Women with breast cancer should be given high doses of vitamin D because a majority of them are likely to have low levels of vitamin D, which could contribute to decreased bone mass and greater risk of fractures, according to scientists.

Too Much Of A Good Thing? Scientists Explain Cellular Effects Of Vitamin A Overdose And Deficiency

If a little vitamin A is good, more must be better, right? Wrong! New research shows that vitamin A plays a crucial role in energy production within cells, explaining why too much or too little has a complex negative effect on our bodies. This is particularly important as combinations of foods, drinks, creams and nutritional supplements containing added vitamin A make an overdose more possible than ever before.

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