Regarding immune-regulatory roles of vitamin D as well as its effect on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the present study aimed to evaluate serum vitamin D levels in patients with COPD exacerbation. The study population included 70 patients with COPD exacerbation who were hospitalized in the general ward of an affiliated hospital with Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjan...

Background and Objective: Seborrheic dermatitis is one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases that affect the sebaceous glands. Although the exact role of vitamin D in this disease is still not clearly understood, some studies have shown lower serum levels of vitamin D in seborrheic dermatitis patients. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between vitamin D deficiency and sebo...

Introduction: There are few studies regarding the treatment of vitamin D deficiency with a high dose of vitamin D and the comparison of serum vitamin D levels and hematological indices (Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Platelet and Ferritin) in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on these hematological indices in pre...

Background and Aim: Vitamin D is provided through dietary intake or synthesis in the skin by ultraviolet ray from sunlight. Vitamin D has a significant role in calcium homeostasis and cellular growth and facilitating normal immune system function. High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is a particularly important public health in Iran. to The present study aimed at describing the prevalence of...

Background and Objective: Chronic use of antiepileptic drugs may influence the bones and their mineral metabolism due to deficiency of vitamin D3. In this study we investigated the effect of high dose vitamin D3 on bones and their mineral metabolism. Materials and Methods: Fifty six children older that 3 years old who were affected by epilepsy and had taken the antiepileptic drugs at least for ...