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High Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Women With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
In a study involving 181 women (mean age: 43.2 years) with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE; mean disease duration: 11.9 years), results indicate a high prevalence of low vitamin D levels. Mean 25(OH)D level was found to be 27.1 ng/ml. 62.2% of the SLE patients had 25(OH)D levels <30 ng/ml. Additionally, lower 25(OH)D levels were also significantly associated with higher SLE disease activity and damage scores. Thus, the authors conclude, “This study demonstrates that vitamin D levels are low in women with SLE.”
Reference:
“25-hydroxyvitamin D and cardiovascular risk factors in women with systemic lupus erythematosus,” Wu PW, Ramsey-Goldman R, et al, Arthritis Rheum, 2009; 61(10): 1387-1395
Reference:
“25-hydroxyvitamin D and cardiovascular risk factors in women with systemic lupus erythematosus,” Wu PW, Ramsey-Goldman R, et al, Arthritis Rheum, 2009; 61(10): 1387-1395
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Dr. Derrick DeSilva is on the Attending Staff at the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, N.J., and on the teaching faculty at JFK Medical Center in Edison, N.J.
He has lectured on various topics in medicine --nationally and internationally-- and has his own talk show called Ask the Doctor which airs on WCTC in New Jersey (1450 AM) as well as his own television show, "To Your ...
He has lectured on various topics in medicine --nationally and internationally-- and has his own talk show called Ask the Doctor which airs on WCTC in New Jersey (1450 AM) as well as his own television show, "To Your ...
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