In the News
Vitamin D might reduce death risk in chronic kidney disease patients
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Washington, May 8 (ANI): A new study has revealed that treatment with activated vitamin D can cut death risk among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), by one-fourth. Many patients with advanced CKD take the drug calcitriol, an oral form of activated vitamin D, to treat elevated levels of parathyroid hormone.… continue reading
JCTA Members Be Prepared
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
National Sun Awareness Week is May 26 – June 1, 2008 This summer protect your skin from harmful UV rays. In celebration of National Sun Awareness Week, May 26 to June 1, the Canadian Cancer Society is working with the Canadian Dermatology Association to raise awareness of skin cancer and the importance of sun safety.… continue reading
The Vitamin D Council – Newsletter
Monday, May 5, 2008
Washington Post article, To-Good-To-Be-True, sums up the April 9th vitamin D symposium at UCSD in San Diego, which was nothing short of spectacular. Carole Baggerly outdid herself organizing it and explaining how she got involved. Make no mistake; Carole is both serious and energetic.… continue reading
Indoor Tanning Dangers Highlighted – AAD PR
Monday, May 5, 2008
Indoor Tanning Dangers Highlighted in New Public Service Advertisement Campaign Libraries Medical News Keywords DERMATOLOGY; DERMATOLOGIST; SKIN CANCER; INDOOR TANNING; VITAMIN D
At age 17, all Meghan Rothschild and Brittany Lietz wanted was a dark tan. They thought it made them look beautiful.… continue reading
New Research on the Health Benefits of Vitamin D
Friday, May 2, 2008
WASHINGTON — Today the Indoor Tanning Association (ITA) launched a pre-emptive strike against those who will hype fears about the sun next week on “Melanoma Monday,” by running an ad nationally in USA TODAY. The text of the ad reads: “Dermatologists and the sunscreen industry have spent millions on a deceptive campaign to scare Americans away from the sun.… continue reading
