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, 36 ). Vitamin D has a critical role in the regulation of calcium and phosphate metabolism by effects on the intestine, bone and the kidneys. Breaking it down to a simple concept, an adequate vitamin D status is required to maintain normal calcium and
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-specialist clinicians and delay the appropriate treatment of this common and potentially life-threatening condition. Acute hypocalcaemia ( 5 ) and hypercalcaemia ( 6 ): disorders of calcium regulation are the second most common electrolyte disorder requiring endocrine
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high dose of vitamin D therapy (50,000 IU/week for 8–12 weeks) along with an oral calcium supplement of 50 mg/kg, and their response to treatment was monitored. Compliance was tracked by contacting the patients and by monitoring the patients’ medication
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1,25(OH) 2 D (or calcitriol) in the kidney ( 3 ). Decrease in serum calcium/vitamin D concentrations directly induces the secretion of PTH that influences 25(OH)D activation. 1,25(OH) 2 D promotes intestinal and renal absorption of calcium and acts
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Introduction Vitamin D is essential for the homeostatic regulation of calcium ( 1 ), and reduced vitamin D intake or inadequate levels can impact upon bone metabolism leading to increased parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion and increased bone
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metabolism of 25(OH)D3 to 1,25(OH) 2 D3 may also be secondary to decreased total serum calcium concentrations, which arise during normal human pregnancy ( 49 ). Within the context of PET, serum calcium concentrations are usually significantly reduced ( 50
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families and society. Numerous risk factors for osteoporosis include obesity, advanced age, menopause, diabetes, calcium and vitamin D deficiency, low body weight, inappropriate secretion of parathyroid hormone, hypercalciuria, low insulin-like growth
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signed informed consent forms. BMD and other clinical data were analyzed. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (i) natural menopause for more than 1 year and (ii) no anti-osteoporotic treatment (except for calcium and vitamin D supplementation). The