scholarly journals Association Between Serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Levels and Blood Pressure Among Adolescents in Two Resource-Limited Settings in Peru

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 1017-1023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Tomaino ◽  
Karina M. Romero ◽  
Colin L. Robinson ◽  
Lauren M. Baumann ◽  
Nadia N. Hansel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Resource Limited Settings ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
25 Hydroxy Vitamin D

scholarly journals Change in Vitamin D Levels Occurs Early after Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation and Depends on Treatment Regimen in Resource-Limited Settings

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e95164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona P. Havers ◽  
Barbara Detrick ◽  
Sandra W. Cardoso ◽  
Sima Berendes ◽  
Javier R. Lama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Treatment Regimen ◽  
Resource Limited Settings ◽  
Therapy Initiation ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Vitamin D Levels

Prevalence of Vitamin-D Deficiency in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome in Syria

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 3544-3548
Author(s):  
Aya Hallak ◽  
Malhis Mahmoud ◽  
Yaser Abajy Mohammad
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Hypovitaminosis D ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Normal Individuals ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
25 Hydroxy Vitamin D ◽  
Coronary Syndromes

The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with acute coronary syndrome in comparison with normal individuals and study the correlation between these two conditions. We measured the plasma 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-OH-D) levels in 60 patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) of both gender and in 30 age matched control individuals of both gender without any known cardiovascular or systemic diseases. The levels of 25-OH-D were measured by ELISA method and the results were statically analyzed to find out any possible correlation. We classified the cases according to their plasma 25(OH)D levels. 25(OH)D levels of ≥ 30 ng/ml were considered normal, levels < 30 and > 20 ng/ml were classified as insufficient, while levels of ≤ 20 ng/ml were classified as deficient. In the current study the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in the patients group was much higher than it was in the control group. Vitamin D deficiency was observed in 80% and insufficiency in 13% of total patients of ACS, there by bringing the total count to 93%. Whereas only 7% of the patients had adequate vitamin D levels. Thus, these results indicate the existence of a significant correlation between the vitamin D deficiency and ACS in comparison to healthy controls

scholarly journals Acceptability and feasibility of a mobile health application for blood pressure monitoring in rural Uganda

JAMIA Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice Mugabirwe ◽  
Tabor Flickinger ◽  
Lauren Cox ◽  
Pius Ariho ◽  
Rebecca Dillingham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Blood Pressure Control ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Resource Limited Settings ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Resource Limited

Abstract Background Mobile technologies to improve blood pressure control in resource-limited settings are needed. We adapted and evaluated the acceptability and feasibility of PositiveLinks, a mobile phone application for self-monitoring, social support, and engagement in care for people living with HIV, among patients with hypertension in rural Uganda. Methods We enrolled adults on treatment for hypertension at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and Mbarara Municipal health center IV, southwestern Uganda. We provided and educated all participants on the use of PositiveLinks application and automated blood pressure monitors. We administered a baseline questionnaire and performed in-depth interviews 30 days later to explore acceptability, feasibility, medication adherence, social support, and blood pressure control. Results A total of 37 participants completed the interviews, mean age of 58 years (SD 10.8) and 28 (75.7%) were female. All participants embraced the PositiveLinks mobile app and were enthusiastic about self-monitoring of blood pressure, 35 (94.6%) experienced peer to peer support. Among the 35 participants non-adherent to medications at baseline, 31 had improved medication adherence. All except 1 of the 31(83.8%) who had uncontrolled blood pressure at baseline, had self-reported controlled blood pressure after 30 days of use of PositiveLinks. Conclusion Patients with hypertension in rural Uganda embraced the PositiveLinks mobile application and had improved medication adherence, social support, and blood pressure control. Further assessment of cost-effectiveness of the application in blood pressure control in resource-limited settings will be pursued in future studies.

scholarly journals Association of vitamin D levels to blood pressure among blacks and whites

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rose O Sakamoto ◽  
Serena Tonstad ◽  
Karen Jaceldo-Siegl ◽  
Ella Haddad ◽  
Keiji Oda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
Blacks And Whites

scholarly journals Low Serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D (25-OHD) and Hepatic Encephalopathy in HCV-Related Liver Cirrhosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Mohamed Abd Ellatif Afifi ◽  
Ahmed Mohamed Hussein ◽  
Mahmoud Rizk
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Liver Cirrhosis ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Hepatic Encephalopathy ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
The Other ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
25 Hydroxy Vitamin D ◽  
Cirrhotic Patients ◽  
Low Serum

Background. Patients with liver cirrhosis experience a large variety of metabolic disorders associated with more hepatic decompensation. Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a significant complication in liver cirrhosis patients, presenting a wide spectrum of neuropsychological symptoms. A deficiency of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-OHD) in the general population is associated with a loss of cognitive function, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Aim of the Study. Our study aims to check the relationship between low serum 25-OHD and HE in patients with HCV-related liver cirrhosis and assess its link with patient mortality. Patients and Methods. This study was observationally carried out on 100 patients with HCV-related liver cirrhosis. The patients were divided into 2 groups: Group A—included 50 HCV-related cirrhotic patients with HE, and Group B—included 50 HCV-related cirrhotic patients without HE. Assessment of disease severity using the end-stage liver disease (MELD) model and Child Turcotte Pugh (CTP) scores were done, and 25-OHD levels were measured. Comparison of vitamin D levels in different etiologies and different CTP categories was made using one-way ANOVA. Pearson’s correlation between the level of vitamin D and other biomarkers was applied. Results. There was a statistically significant Vitamin D level difference between the two groups. A lower level of vitamin D was observed in the HE group where the severe deficiency was 16%, while it was 6% in the other group and the moderate deficiency was 24% in HE group as compared to 10% in the other group. The insufficient vitamin D level represented 46% of the non-HE group while none of the HE group falls in this category. Vitamin D level was statistically higher in Grade 1 HE than in Grade 2 which is higher than in Grades 3 to 4. Vitamin D level was also significantly higher in those who improved from HE as compared to those who died. Conclusion. The lower levels of 25-OHD were associated with the higher incidence of HE in cirrhotic HCV patients. The worsening vitamin D deficiency was associated with increased severity of the liver disease, so vitamin D may be considered a prognostic factor for the severity of liver cirrhosis and high mortality rate in HE patients.

scholarly journals Hypovitaminosis D in Healthy Health Care Professionals: A Real Deficiency or Necessity of New Reference Value for Specific Population?

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Rajendra Dev Bhatt ◽  
Nikita Pradhan ◽  
Rojeena Gurung ◽  
Prabodh Risal
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Total Serum ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
25 Hydroxy Vitamin D ◽  
Apparently Healthy

Introduction: Vitamin D, a steroid vitamin, has attracted noticeable interest of clinicians and researchers for decades because of its diverse array of biological functions. Various studies have shown that the level of vitamin D is low in significant proportion of healthy individuals. However, indoor workers especially health care professionals are not focused, particularly in Nepal. We aimed to measure level of vitamin D in apparently healthy health care professionals. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in apparently healthy health care professionals working at Kathmandu University Hospital in Dhulikhel, Nepal. Structured questionnaire including socio­demographics, dietary habits, and anthropometric measurements was filled in by the participants. Total serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D was measured by Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) technique. Results were analyzed with t-test, Chi-square test, and Pearson correlation test. Results: Data from 64 female and 47 male were analyzed, mean 25-hydroxy vitamin D level was 8.81 ng/dl (SD = 4). Almost all (98.2%, n = 109) participants had vitamin D lower than normal where 72.7% (n = 92) were deficient, 24.5% (n = 17) were insufficient, and only 2.7% (n = 2) were having adequate level. Non-specific body pain was the only factor among all we studied that was significantly associated with vitamin D levels (p = 0.002). Conclusion: Hypovitaminosis of 25-hydroxy vitamin D was found to be very common (98.2%) in apparently healthy health care subjects of Dhulikhel Hospital. This may necessitate further research to redefine the biological reference value for our population.

scholarly journals Correlation Between 25-hydroxy-Vitamin D and Parkinson's Disease:A Case-Control study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
ming xia ◽  
wenjuan Xiu ◽  
Xuliang Wang ◽  
Tingting Wu ◽  
Yingying Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Lower Serum ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
25 Hydroxy Vitamin D ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Background: Previous cross-sectional studies have shown that Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients have lower serum 25- hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations than controls. whether the research in other regions findings are generalizable to China populations remains untested in other studies. In this case-control study we examined the Correlation between 25-hydroxy-vitamin D and Parkinson's disease.Methods:We establish an association between deficiency of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D and PD in a case-control study of 100 PD patients and 100 control subjects free of neurologic disease in the First Affliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University.Results:Total 25-hydroxy-vitamin D levels, were deficient in 21% of patients with PD compared with 4% of controls. In univariate analyses Plasma levels of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D were associated with PD(p<0.001), respectively. In multivariate analyses, Vitamin D deficiency(25(OH)D <20 ng/mL) were significant associated with PD (p=0.008,OR=17.13,95% CI, 2.082-141.075). Individuals with levels in the lowest quartile of 25(OH)D values had the highest prevalence of PD(p =0.026,OR=11.786,95%CI,1.342-103.51)compared with individuals with values in the highest quartile.Conclusions:Our study reveals an association between 25-hydroxy-vitamin D and PD.Patients with incident PD had significantly lower serum 25(OH)D concentrations than age-matched controls, High-risk PD patients with vitamin D deficiency who have not yet developed exercise impairment, these populations should undergo vitamin D measurement and vitamin D treatment as soon as possible.

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