In the News
Use of vitamin D in clinical practice
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
By by John J. Cannell, Bruce W. Hollis
The recent discovery–from a meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials–that supplemental cholecalciferol (vitamin D) significantly reduces all-cause mortality emphasizes the medical, ethical, and legal implications of promptly diagnosing and adequately treating vitamin D deficiency.… continue reading
Check your skin, from A-E
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
This year in Canada, an estimated 4,600 people will be diagnosed with a deadly form of skin cancer. What’s more, in 2008, an estimated 910 people will die from this type of cancer. When it comes to skin cancer, education and action are important.… continue reading
What Dangers Lurk in YOUR Summer Survival Kit?
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
You may be one of those people for whom summer is way too short! But like it or not, you only have a few short months to enjoy the great outdoors in most of the continental US. Why waste it dealing with the two most vexing hassles of the outdoor summer season?… continue reading
eCODE discovers skin cancer gene
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
By Alex on May 26, 2008 in Countries, Iceland, International, Lifestyle, MBL, Science & Technology Several new studies, including one conducted by Iceland’s DeCODE Genetics, have reinforced the connection between a gene for skin tone and the risk of developing skin cancer, according to reports in the New Scientist.… continue reading
Letter to the Editor from Carole A Baggerly
Monday, May 26, 2008
Your recent article, Vitamin D gets its day in the sun stated: “At present it is difficult to reach consensus on vitamin D recommendations that reflect all known and newly proposed functions,” and, then went on to recommend …”adults over 50 years should take a supplement of 400 IU of vitamin D per day.… continue reading
