Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Manuel Rupprecht, Stefan Wagenpfeil, Jakob Schoepe, Reinhold Vieth, Thomas Vogt, Joerg Reichrath
Summary: A meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the impact of oral vitamin D supplementation on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in healthy adults in Europe. The findings suggest that vitamin D supplementation can significantly increase serum 25(OH)D levels, with the effect influenced by dosage and baseline serum levels.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rihwa Choi, Sung-Eun Cho, Sang Gon Lee, Eun Hee Lee
Summary: This retrospective study reviewed the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in an adult Korean population between 2017 and 2021. The results show a decrease in the overall prevalence of vitamin D deficiency over time. Women were more likely to test their 25(OH)D level and had a higher prevalence of levels below 10 ng/mL compared to men, while their prevalence of levels below 30 ng/mL was lower than that of men. Younger patients had a higher prevalence of levels below 30 ng/mL compared to older patients.
Article
Sport Sciences
Brittany M. Ammerman, Daphne Ling, Lisa R. Callahan, Jo A. Hannafin, Marci A. Goolsby
Summary: The study revealed a high prevalence of low vitamin D levels among female patients with various musculoskeletal complaints, especially in acute and overuse injuries related to bone and soft tissue. Among different types of injuries, patients with ligamentous/cartilaginous injuries had the highest percentage of low vitamin D levels.
SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marie Viprey, Blandine Merle, Benjamin Riche, Julie Freyssenge, Pascal Rippert, Mohammed-Amine Chakir, Thierry Thomas, Sandrine Malochet-Guinamand, Bernard Cortet, Veronique Breuil, Roland Chapurlat, Marie-Helene Lafage Proust, Marie-Christine Carlier, Jean-Baptiste Fassier, Julie Haesebaert, Pascal Caillet, Muriel Rabilloud, Anne-Marie Schott
Summary: The SCOPYD study identified a set of predictors of severe vitamin D deficiency that are easy to collect in routine, which may help better target patients for serum 25(OH)D concentration determination. The model showed a sensitivity of 77.9% and a specificity of 68.3% for predicting severe deficiency.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Reagan M. Mogire, Alireza Morovat, John Muthii Muriuki, Alexander J. Mentzer, Emily L. Webb, Wandia Kimita, Francis M. Ndungu, Alex W. Macharia, Clare L. Cutland, Sodiomon B. Sirima, Amidou Diarra, Alfred B. Tiono, Swaib A. Lule, Shabir A. Madhi, Manjinder S. Sandhu, Andrew M. Prentice, Philip Bejon, John M. Pettifor, Alison M. Elliott, Adebowale Adeyemo, Thomas N. Williams, Sarah H. Atkinson
Summary: The study found that vitamin D deficiency rates among young African children were 0.6% and 7.8%, with factors such as country, age, season, inflammation, and malaria influencing the levels. In addition, variations in the GC gene were associated with vitamin D levels.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Faruk Ahmed, Hossein Khosravi-Boroujeni, Moududur Rahman Khan, Anjan Kumar Roy, Rubhana Raqib
Summary: This study found that hypovitaminosis D is highly prevalent among pregnant rural Bangladeshi women. Parity and gestational age are common risk factors for vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency, while a husband's occupation and anaemia status may predict vitamin D insufficiency. Younger age and sub-optimal vitamin A status are risk factors for vitamin D deficiency in this population.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Mehdi Bakhshaee, Susan Moradi, Masoud Mohebi, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan, Payam Sharifan, Razieh Yousefi, Alireza Rezaei, Mohsen Rajati
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the relation between vitamin D deficiency and Meniere's disease (MD) through a matched case-control study, which found that serum vitamin D level in MD patients was significantly lower than that of the control group. Further research is needed to understand the role of vitamin D supplementation in managing MD.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nicola Alessio, Carmela Belardo, Maria Consiglia Trotta, Salvatore Paino, Serena Boccella, Francesca Gargano, Gorizio Pieretti, Flavia Ricciardi, Ida Marabese, Livio Luongo, Umberto Galderisi, Michele D'Amico, Sabatino Maione, Francesca Guida
Summary: Vitamin D deficiency leads to significant changes in microglia cells, suggesting a potential role of these cells in sensory dysfunctions associated with hypovitaminosis D.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Eleonora Dzoljic, Marija Saric Matutinovic, Oliver Stojkovic, Jelena Velickovic, Neda Milinkovic, Vladimir Kostic, Svetlana Ignjatovic
Summary: The findings of this study confirm a significant relationship between hypovitaminosis D and Parkinson's disease. The study demonstrates a higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Parkinson's disease patients and its potential to predict the onset and progression of the disease.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marcela M. Mendes, Anna P. O. Gomes, Maisa M. Araujo, Alexandre S. G. Coelho, Kenia M. B. Carvalho, Patricia B. Botelho
Summary: This review aimed to estimate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in South American populations. A total of 96 studies involving 227,758 participants were included. The overall prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was found to be 34.76%. Age, sex, country, latitude, season, and year of publication were factors associated with the prevalence rates. Therefore, public health strategies should address the prevention, detection, and treatment of vitamin D deficiency.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Oana Sasaran, Cristina Oana Marginean, Ancuta Lupu, Ana Maria Koller
Summary: This review assesses the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and H. pylori infection, finding that vitamin D deficiency may be a potential risk factor for H. pylori infection and is directly linked to eradication failure. An inverse linear relationship exists between vitamin D status and gastric cancer risk, but the involvement of H. pylori in this correlation is still uncertain. Further population-based studies are needed to explore this subject in more depth.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jabulani R. Ncayiyana, Leonardo Martinez, Elizabeth Goddard, Landon Myer, Heather J. Zar
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in South African infants, with factors such as study site, socioeconomic status, and gender being associated with serum 25(OH)D-3 levels. Birth in winter and breastfeeding were identified as the strongest predictors of lower vitamin D concentrations.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kuo-Wei Chen, Chung-Wei Chen, Kuo-Ching Yuan, I-Ting Wang, Fang-Ming Hung, An-Yi Wang, Yin-Chin Wang, Yu-Ting Kuo, Yi-Che Lin, Ming-Chieh Shih, Yu-Chung Kung, Sheng-Yuan Ruan, Ching-Tang Chiu, Anne Chao, Yin-Yi Han, Li-Kuo Kuo, Yu-Chang Yeh
Summary: The study revealed a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in critically ill patients in Northern Taiwan, with factors such as age, gender, albumin levels, PTH levels, and SOFA scores significantly associated with this deficiency.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Buthaina Yusuf Al-Ajlan, Afnan Freije, Sabika Allehdan, Simone Perna
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its risk factors in children and adolescents aged 10 to 19. The results showed a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, especially among boys and overweight/obese individuals. Additionally, there was a significant association between vitamin D deficiency and low serum levels of magnesium and phosphate.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Davaasambuu Ganmaa, Davaasambuu Enkhmaa, Erdenebileg Nasantogtokh, Surenmaa Sukhbaatar, Khash-Erdene Tumur-Ochir, J. E. Manson
Summary: Current evidence from RCTs and meta-analyses of RCTs is inconsistent regarding the effects of vitamin D supplementation on respiratory infections and chronic diseases. Individuals most likely to benefit are those with baseline VDD or with selected high-risk conditions.
JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Unaib Rabbani, Gohar Mahar, Azhar Siddique, Zafar Fatmi
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2017)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kalpana Singh, Shivani A. Patel, Suddhendu Biswas, Roopa Shivashankar, Dimple Kondal, Vamadevan S. Ajay, Ranjit Mohan Anjana, Zafar Fatmi, Mohammed K. Ali, M. Masood Kadir, Viswanathan Mohan, Nikhil Tandon, K. M. Venkat Narayan, Dorairaj Prabhakaran
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kelly Lurie, Shedrack R. Nayebare, Zafar Fatmi, David O. Carpenter, Azhar Siddique, Daniel Malashock, Kamran Khan, Jahan Zeb, Mirza M. Hussain, Fida Khatib, Haider A. Khwaja
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Respiratory System
Shama Razzaq, Asaad Ahmed Nafees, Unaib Rabbani, Muhammad Irfan, Shahla Naeem, Muhammad Arslan Khan, Zafar Fatmi, Peter Burney
BMC PULMONARY MEDICINE
(2018)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Zafar Fatmi, Georgia Ntani, David Coggon
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zafar Fatmi, Georgia Ntani, David Coggon
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Neurosciences
Sajid Hameed, Maria Khan, Zafar Fatmi, Mohammad Wasay
Summary: The study revealed a significant drop in air quality index and a decrease of over 50% in the number of stroke admissions at a major tertiary hospital in Karachi during the lockdown period. The authors hypothesize that the reduction in stroke admissions may be due to an actual decrease in stroke incidence resulting from the improvement in air quality.
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zahid Hyder Wadani, Iqbal Azam, Muhammad Irfan, Zafar Fatmi
Summary: Pesticide use was found to be associated with a nearly doubled risk of both restrictive and obstructive lung dysfunction with each increasing year of exposure to pesticides. Reliable monitoring and reporting procedures, along with appropriate environmental policies and regulations for pesticide handling, are needed. Interventional studies should be conducted to train farmers on the proper use of personal protective equipment to limit pesticide exposure.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Waqas Hameed, Anam Shahil Feroz, Bilal Iqbal Avan, Bushra Khan, Zafar Fatmi, Noreen Afzal, Hussain Jafri, Mansoor Ali Wassan, Sameen Siddiqi
Summary: This study explores the mental health impact and needs of public sector healthcare workers in Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study identifies the fear of infection, social isolation, and excessive workload as key factors affecting the mental health of healthcare professionals. The study also highlights the need for counselling services, safe working conditions, and appreciation and motivation for healthcare professionals in order to address their mental health needs.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Waqas Hameed, Bilal Iqbal Avan, Anam Shahil Feroz, Bushra Khan, Zafar Fatmi, Hussain Jafri, Mansoor Ali Wassan, Sameen Siddiqi
Summary: This study explored the mental health impact of COVID-19 on primary healthcare workers and sought suggestions and recommendations to address their mental health needs. Interviews revealed that there was fear, stress, and anxiety among healthcare workers due to lack of information, false rumors, and inadequate personal protective measures. Training, provision of personal protective equipment, and emotional support from coworkers were found to be effective in addressing their mental health needs. The study also highlighted the importance of appreciation, recognition, and psychosocial support from mental health professionals.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Muhammad Asim, Sarah Saleem, Zarak Husain Ahmed, Imran Naeem, Farina Abrejo, Zafar Fatmi, Sameen Siddiqi
Summary: This study in Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan explores the multifaceted barriers inhibiting women from seeking maternal and newborn health care, including individual distrust, inadequate symptom recognition, aversion to biomedical interventions, and expensive transportation services. Capacity development, health awareness, and structural interventions are recommended to address these barriers and reduce maternal and neonatal mortality.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Meesha Iqbal, Zafar Fatmi
Summary: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is prevalent in Pakistan, with emotional violence at 36.4% and physical violence at 18.4%. Factors such as husband's age, alcohol intake, and educational status are associated with emotional and physical violence. Further studies are needed to explore underlying factors and regional variations for effective interventions.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nalini Sathiakumar, Meghan Tipre, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, Vinod Bhat, Muhammad Masood Kadir, David Coggon, Arunasalem Pathemeswaran, Ramachandra Kamath, G. Arunkumar, Zafar Fatmi, Tamika L. Smith, Sanjay M. Pattanshetty, Elizabeth Delzell
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Naureen Akber Ali, Asaad Ahmed Nafees, Zafar Fatmi, Syed Iqbal Azam
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2018)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ambreen Sahito, Zafar Fatmi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
(2018)
