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View article: Prevalence of incomplete atypical femoral fractures using single energy absorptiometry after long-term anti-resorptive therapy
Prevalence of incomplete atypical femoral fractures using single energy absorptiometry after long-term anti-resorptive therapy Open
Atypical femur fractures (AFFs) have been reported with long-term use of anti-resorptive drugs. Early identification is crucial because it allows early intervention to stop the progression to complete fracture, thus potentially reducing th…
View article: Vitamin D in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Technical Guide
Vitamin D in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Technical Guide Open
Vitamin D is an essential, fat-soluble micronutrient that is either naturally present in few foods, added intentionally to some foods or found in dietary supplements. It plays numerous vital roles in the maintenance of the organ systems in…
View article: Association between vitamin D and cardiovascular health: Myth or Fact? A narrative review of the evidence
Association between vitamin D and cardiovascular health: Myth or Fact? A narrative review of the evidence Open
Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent worldwide. Since the discovery of the expression of vitamin D receptor in ventricular cardiomyocytes, fibroblasts, and blood vessels, there has been a growing body of literature assessing the link between …
View article: Vitamin D Deficiency in Lebanese Adults: Prevalence and Predictors from a Cross-Sectional Community-Based Study
Vitamin D Deficiency in Lebanese Adults: Prevalence and Predictors from a Cross-Sectional Community-Based Study Open
Background/Objectives. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the Middle Eastern population remains among the highest in the world, despite the region enjoying sunlight most days of the year. This study aimed at assessing the status of …
View article: Vitamin D3 Dose Requirement That Raises 25-Hydroxyvitamin D to Desirable Level in Overweight and Obese Elderly
Vitamin D3 Dose Requirement That Raises 25-Hydroxyvitamin D to Desirable Level in Overweight and Obese Elderly Open
Context Guidelines for the dosage of vitamin D supplementation vary widely globally. Objective To investigate the impact of 2 vitamin D doses, bracketed between the IOM recommended dietary allowance (RDA) and the upper tolerable limit, on …
View article: Disease Free Survival of Well Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: 20 years Experience at a tertiary care center in Lebanon
Disease Free Survival of Well Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: 20 years Experience at a tertiary care center in Lebanon Open
Background: Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignancy. Although relatively common, to date, there is no study about its prognosis in Lebanon. The objectives of this study were to determine the disease free survival, the recurr…
View article: Painful and Prolonged Muscle Cramps following Insulin Injections in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Revisiting the 1992 Duke Case
Painful and Prolonged Muscle Cramps following Insulin Injections in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Revisiting the 1992 Duke Case Open
A 56-year-old middle-eastern male with a long-standing history of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus presented to us complaining of severely painful bilateral upper and lower extremity cramps occurring shortly after his rapid-actin…
View article: Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration under Ultrasound Guidance: Experience from an Academic Tertiary Care Center in Lebanon
Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration under Ultrasound Guidance: Experience from an Academic Tertiary Care Center in Lebanon Open
Thyroid nodules are common. Malignancy was reported in only 5-15% of cases. Fine needle aspiration under US guidance (USG-FNA) proved to be accurate for the detection of thyroid cancer. This is a retrospective review of 400 radiology and c…
View article: SAT0705 Do diet characteristics impact effect of a 12-month vitamin d supplementation on 25oh-vitamin d serum level among overweight elderly?
SAT0705 Do diet characteristics impact effect of a 12-month vitamin d supplementation on 25oh-vitamin d serum level among overweight elderly? Open
View article: Impact of Calcium and Two Doses of Vitamin D on Bone Metabolism in the Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of Calcium and Two Doses of Vitamin D on Bone Metabolism in the Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
The optimal dose of vitamin D to optimize bone metabolism in the elderly is unclear. We tested the hypothesis that vitamin D, at a dose higher than recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), has a beneficial effect on bone remodeling …
View article: Vitamin D replacement in children, adolescents and pregnant women in the Middle East and North Africa
Vitamin D replacement in children, adolescents and pregnant women in the Middle East and North Africa Open
View article: Cushing Syndrome due to Ectopic ACTH Secretion Presenting With Lower Limb Edema and Pulmonary Nocardia Infection: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Cushing Syndrome due to Ectopic ACTH Secretion Presenting With Lower Limb Edema and Pulmonary Nocardia Infection: Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Ectopic ACTH secretion has been described since 1962, but its presentation as only lower limbs edema was rarely described. Symptoms and signs are very similar to Cushing disease, but with a more rapid onset and progression of symptoms. Cus…
View article: The Relationship Between Calciotropic Hormones, IGF-1, and Bone Mass Across Pubertal Stages
The Relationship Between Calciotropic Hormones, IGF-1, and Bone Mass Across Pubertal Stages Open
Serum phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, IGF-1, PTH, and osteocalcin, but not calcium or 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D, increased significantly in early puberty, with gender difference except for PTH, peaking earlier in girls than in boys. IGF-1 …
View article: Effect of vitamin D replacement on indexes of insulin resistance in overweight elderly individuals: a randomized controlled trial
Effect of vitamin D replacement on indexes of insulin resistance in overweight elderly individuals: a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Effect of vitamin D replacement on maternal and neonatal outcomes: a randomised controlled trial in pregnant women with hypovitaminosis D. A protocol
Effect of vitamin D replacement on maternal and neonatal outcomes: a randomised controlled trial in pregnant women with hypovitaminosis D. A protocol Open
Introduction The vitamin D recommended doses during pregnancy differ between societies. The WHO guidelines do not recommend routine prenatal supplementation, but they underscore the fact that women with the lowest levels may benefit most. …
View article: Persistent Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Musculoskeletal Parameters in Adolescents One Year After Trial Completion
Persistent Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Musculoskeletal Parameters in Adolescents One Year After Trial Completion Open
We showed a beneficial effect of vitamin D supplementation on musculoskeletal parameters in adolescent girls in a 1-year, randomized, double-blinded placebo-controlled trial (RCT). Our objective for this study was to investigate the residu…
View article: Cushing Syndrome due to Ectopic ACTH Secretion Presenting With Lower Limb Edema and Pulmonary Nocardia Infection: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Cushing Syndrome due to Ectopic ACTH Secretion Presenting With Lower Limb Edema and Pulmonary Nocardia Infection: Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Ectopic ACTH secretion has been described since 1962, but its presentation as only lower limbs edema was rarely described. Symptoms and signs are very similar to Cushing disease, but with a more rapid onset and progression of symptoms. Cus…
View article: Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults: Team-Based Learning
Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults: Team-Based Learning Open
Introduction This is one of seven biannual team-based learning (TBL) modules used in the clinical pharmacology course that is offered to third-year medical students at the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine. The clinical pha…