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View article: Vitamin D insufficiency in pregnant women from Lebanon: prevalence and key predictors
Vitamin D insufficiency in pregnant women from Lebanon: prevalence and key predictors Open
Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in pregnant females from two centers in Beirut. Our findings emphasize the importance of proper screening and supplementation of vitamin D to ensure adequacy throughout pregnancy.
View article: Streamlining systematic reviews with large language models using prompt engineering and retrieval augmented generation
Streamlining systematic reviews with large language models using prompt engineering and retrieval augmented generation Open
The LLM-based system significantly enhances SR efficiency, compared to manual methods and Rayyan while maintaining low FNR.
View article: Vitamin D supplementation at low (600 IU/day) or higher dose (3,750 IU/day) does not improve insulin resistance markers at one year: A randomized controlled trial
Vitamin D supplementation at low (600 IU/day) or higher dose (3,750 IU/day) does not improve insulin resistance markers at one year: A randomized controlled trial Open
Vitamin D supplementation at 3750 IU/d over one-year did not improve IR markers, including TyG and METS-IR.
View article: Streamlining Systematic Reviews: A Novel Application of Large Language Models
Streamlining Systematic Reviews: A Novel Application of Large Language Models Open
Systematic reviews (SRs) are essential for evidence-based guidelines but are often limited by the time-consuming nature of literature screening. We propose and evaluate an in-house system based on Large Language Models (LLMs) for automatin…
View article: Blood Pressure Decreases in Overweight Elderly Individuals on Vitamin D: A Randomized Trial
Blood Pressure Decreases in Overweight Elderly Individuals on Vitamin D: A Randomized Trial Open
Context Evidence for a beneficial role of vitamin D on blood pressure (BP) outcomes is inconclusive. Objective This work aimed to investigate the effect of 2 doses of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) supplementation coadministered with calcium…
View article: 12410 Intra-operative Parathyroid Hormone Monitoring: Comparative Evaluation Of Sampling Sites And Assay Methods
12410 Intra-operative Parathyroid Hormone Monitoring: Comparative Evaluation Of Sampling Sites And Assay Methods Open
Disclosure: R. Kwayess: None. S. Ajjour: None. M. Rahme: None. M. Assaad: None. J. Abbas: None. S. Jabbour-Khoury: None. R. Daher: None. E. Cavalier: None. O. Kreidieh: None. M. Chakhtoura: None. G. El-Hajj Fuleihan: None. Background: Prim…
View article: SUN-268 Vitamin D Supplementation and Falls in Adults: A Systematic Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials
SUN-268 Vitamin D Supplementation and Falls in Adults: A Systematic Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
M.T. Chakhtoura: None. J.E. Nassar: None. A. Slim: None. B. Slim: None. J. Yammine: None. N. Wahoud: None. M.M. Rahme: None. G. El-Hajj Fuleihan: None. Context: Systematic reviews/meta-analyses (SRs/MAs) of trials investigating the efficac…
View article: Development and validity of the ‘Modified Mediterranean Prime Screen’ to assess dietary intake among women of reproductive age in Lebanon
Development and validity of the ‘Modified Mediterranean Prime Screen’ to assess dietary intake among women of reproductive age in Lebanon Open
The Mediterranean Region registers an increasing prevalence of obesity. The region lacks a diet screener to assess obesogenic nutrients. This study aimed to evaluate the reproducibility and validity of the Modified Mediterranean Prime Scre…
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: Patient and Physician Decisional Factors Regarding Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Treatment: A Novel Mixed-Methods Study
Patient and Physician Decisional Factors Regarding Hypercalcemia of Malignancy Treatment: A Novel Mixed-Methods Study Open
Background Integrating shared decision making between patients and physicians and incorporating their values and preferences in the development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) is of critical importance to optimize CPG implementation…
View article: Vitamin D supplementation for improving bone density in vitamin D-deficient children: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Vitamin D supplementation for improving bone density in vitamin D-deficient children: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
View article: Values and other decisional factors regarding treatment of hypercalcaemia of malignancy: a systematic review protocol
Values and other decisional factors regarding treatment of hypercalcaemia of malignancy: a systematic review protocol Open
Introduction Hypercalcaemia of malignancy (HCM) is the second most common cause of hypercalcaemia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Several treatment options are available including pharmacological therapy with bi…
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: The link between COVID-19 and VItamin D (VIVID): A systematic review and meta-analysis
The link between COVID-19 and VItamin D (VIVID): A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Patients’ values and other decisional factors regarding treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy: A Systematic Review Protocol
Patients’ values and other decisional factors regarding treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy: A Systematic Review Protocol Open
Background: Hypercalcemia of malignancy is the second most common cause of hypercalcemia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Several treatment options are available including pharmacological therapy with bisphosphon…
View article: Total, Bioavailable, and Free 25(OH)D Relationship with Indices of Bone Health in Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Total, Bioavailable, and Free 25(OH)D Relationship with Indices of Bone Health in Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Context Questions regarding the superiority of free and bioavailable 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] in predicting health outcomes remain unresolved. Objective This study investigates the impact of vitamin D variables—total, bioavailable, or…
View article: Patients’ values and other decisional factors regarding treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy: A Systematic Review Protocol
Patients’ values and other decisional factors regarding treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy: A Systematic Review Protocol Open
Background Hypercalcemia of malignancy is the second most common cause of hypercalcemia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Several treatment options are available including pharmacological therapy with bisphosphona…
View article: Delta-like 1 (DLK1) is a possible mediator of vitamin D effects on bone and energy metabolism
Delta-like 1 (DLK1) is a possible mediator of vitamin D effects on bone and energy metabolism Open
View article: Vitamin D in the Middle East and North Africa
Vitamin D in the Middle East and North Africa 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: 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