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Maladies chroniques et nutrition: Obésité, hypertension et diabète
Maladies gastro-intestinales
Dysphagie oropharyngée et dysphagie oesophagienne
Nutrition pédiatrique
Carences en vitamines et minéraux
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The Role of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Malnutrition Management in Home Care
J Acad Nutr Diet. 2025 Sep;125(9S):S36-S41. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2025.05.019.ABSTRACTMalnutrition is prevalent among hospitalized patients and is associated with increased complications and longer lengths of stay. Unfortunately, malnutrition also can worsen health outcomes postdischarge by contributing to poor wound healing, falls, and higher rates of hospital readmission. Registered …
'Making the System Work': A Multi-Site Qualitative Study of Dietitians' Use of iEMR to Support Nutrition Care Transitions for Older Adults with Malnutrition
Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Sep 5;13(17):2227. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13172227.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Older adults with malnutrition (≥65 years) require coordinated nutrition care during hospital-to-home transitions. A key purpose of integrated electronic medical record (iEMR) systems is to support clinicians in ensuring continuity of care across settings, yet little is known about their use in nutrition care discharge …
Clinical Dietitians' Perspectives on Nutrition Care Discharge Practices for Older Adults With Malnutrition: Insights From a Qualitative Exploratory Study
J Hum Nutr Diet. 2025 Oct;38(5):e70143. doi: 10.1111/jhn.70143.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Nutrition care continuity after hospital discharge is critical for supporting recovery in older adults with malnutrition, yet evidence suggests significant variability in nutrition care discharge practices. This study explored clinical dietitians' experiences, perspectives, and approaches to nutrition care discharge practices for …
Medical nutrition therapy for ALS: Dietitians' approaches to diagnosing malnutrition, facilitating feeding tube discussions, and mitigating refeeding syndrome risk
Nutr Clin Pract. 2026 Apr;41(2):589-597. doi: 10.1002/ncp.70069. Epub 2025 Nov 2.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Persons living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (PALS) are at high risk for malnutrition because of disease-related factors such as dysphagia, self-feeding difficulty, and hypermetabolism. Nutrition interventions, including enteral nutrition (EN) initiation after gastrostomy tube (G-tube) placement, are integral to care …
Identification of risk factors for malnutrition in patients with severe pneumonia and development of a predictive model to guide personalized enteral nutrition care
J Thorac Dis. 2025 Oct 31;17(10):8849-8860. doi: 10.21037/jtd-2025-1225. Epub 2025 Oct 29.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Malnutrition is a frequent complication in patients with severe pneumonia, contributing to impaired immune function, delayed recovery, and increased morbidity and mortality. Early identification of patients at risk is critical for implementing timely nutritional support. However, evidence regarding the …
Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition in Emergency General Surgery and Trauma Patients
Surg Clin North Am. 2026 Apr;106(2):237-248. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2025.12.006. Epub 2026 Feb 9.ABSTRACTThe paradigms of nutrition in the acutely injured or ill patient are changing as interest in the subject has blossomed, particularly over the last few years. The previously ingrained indications for maintaining nil-per-os status for surgical patients have become …
Parenteral Nutrition in Surgical Care: When, How, and Why
Surg Clin North Am. 2026 Apr;106(2):273-286. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2025.12.004. Epub 2026 Jan 22.ABSTRACTParenteral nutrition (PN) is a critical intervention for surgical patients who cannot meet nutritional needs via the gastrointestinal tract. This article explores the principles of PN through the lens of When, How, and Why, providing evidence-based guidance for timing, …
The Optimal Tube Feeding Method in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Comparison Between Bolus, Gravity, and Tube Feeding Pump
Author Names: anonymous Database Source: Embase Clinical Trials Journal Title: clinicaltrials.gov Article Title: The Optimal Tube Feeding Method in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Comparison Between Bolus, Gravity, and Tube Feeding Pump Year: 2012 Issue: Volume: Abstract: Brief Summary,The purpose of this study is to assess the optimal …
Drug compatibility with parenteral nutrition - Recommendations for evaluation and safe coadministration
Nutr Hosp. 2026 Apr 17. doi: 10.20960/nh.06653. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis article, developed within the framework of the Spanish consensus on parenteral nutrition (PN) preparation, addresses key practical aspects and provides recommendations for evaluating the compatibility between PN and intravenous drugs in scenarios requiring coadministration. Simultaneous administration-though sometimes unavoidable, as in …
Preoperative Nutrition Support of the Geriatric Surgical Patient
Author Names: Al Tuama A.,Barraco R.D. Database Source: Embase Weekly Updates Journal Title: Surgical Clinics of North America Article Title: Preoperative Nutrition Support of the Geriatric Surgical Patient Year: 2026 Issue: 2 Volume: 106 Abstract:
Total enteral vs. parenteral nutrition in severe acute pancreatitis: an updated systematic review and GRADE-assessed meta-analysis
BMC Nutr. 2026 May 5. doi: 10.1186/s40795-026-01342-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is a life-threatening condition marked by systemic inflammation, organ failure, and high morbidity. Nutritional support plays a critical role in SAP management, with total enteral nutrition (TEN) and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) being …
Does Volume-based Enteral Feeding Improve Nutrient Delivery in Hospitalized Critically Ill Children? A Randomized Feasibility Trial of Volume Versus Rate-based Enteral Nutrition Algorithms
Author Names: anonymous Database Source: Embase Clinical Trials Journal Title: clinicaltrials.gov Article Title: Does Volume-based Enteral Feeding Improve Nutrient Delivery in Hospitalized Critically Ill Children? A Randomized Feasibility Trial of Volume Versus Rate-based Enteral Nutrition Algorithms Year: 2022 Issue: Volume: Abstract: Brief Summary,Background Some critically ill children have malnutrition …
Evaluation of Appropriate Parenteral nutrition Utilization in the Acute Care Setting
Author Names: Higgs S.S.,Cole P. Database Source: Embase Daily Updates Journal Title: 2025 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Article Title: Evaluation of Appropriate Parenteral nutrition Utilization in the Acute Care Setting Year: 2026 Issue: Supplement 2 Volume: 83 Abstract: Purpose: Parenteral nutrition (PN) is the preferred method of nutrition support in patients who …
"Getfed" Go Home! ("Gastric Enteric Tube Feeding Early Discharge" Program)
Author Names: Weber K.,Messina D.,Green D. Database Source: Embase Daily Updates Journal Title: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health Article Title: "Getfed" Go Home! ("Gastric Enteric Tube Feeding Early Discharge" Program) Year: 2026 Issue: Supplement 1 Volume: 62 Abstract: Background: The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Fiona Stanley Hospital offers …
Intermittent versus continuous enteral nutrition in critically ill patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Front Nutr. 2026 Apr 21;13:1786580. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2026.1786580. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Both intermittent enteral nutrition (IEN) and continuous enteral nutrition (CEN) are used to provide nutritional support to critically ill patients. However, their comparative effects on gastrointestinal tolerance and clinical outcomes remain uncertain.OBJECTIVES: We conducted an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized …
Maladies chroniques et nutrition: Obésité, hypertension et diabète
Long-term nutritional outcomes after bariatric surgery: A multicentre study by the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India
J Minim Access Surg. 2026 Apr 13. doi: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_462_25. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: This study aimed to examine the impact of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) on key micronutrients in patients with obesity over 10 years.PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective chart review was carried out for individuals who had MBS …
Negotiating energy, fear, and control: a qualitative study of nutrition and exercise experiences among middle-aged adults with obesity and diabetes-related cardiomyopathy
BMC Prim Care. 2026 Apr 14. doi: 10.1186/s12875-026-03320-7. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:41981507 | DOI:10.1186/s12875-026-03320-7
Perceived neighbourhood food environment and overweight and obesity among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) participants in the Midwest US
Author Names: Katare B.,Lynch K.,Savaiano D. Database Source: Embase Weekly Updates Journal Title: Public health nutrition Article Title: Perceived neighbourhood food environment and overweight and obesity among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) participants in the Midwest US Year: 2021 Issue: 4 Volume: 24 Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between neighbourhood …
The Nutritional Paradox of Obesity: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications of Micronutrient Deficiencies
Med Sci (Basel). 2026 Mar 24;14(2):160. doi: 10.3390/medsci14020160.ABSTRACTBackground: Obesity is commonly seen as a condition of overnutrition; however, it is paradoxically associated with micronutrient deficiencies. These deficiencies are clinically relevant and may contribute to the progression of obesity-related comorbidities through interconnected pathways, including chronic low-grade inflammation, oxidative stress, gut dysbiosis, and …
Applying AI Tools for Monitoring Nutrition and Physical Activity in Populations with Obesity: Are We Ready?
Author Names: Amato A.,Baldassano S.,Musumeci G. Database Source: Embase Daily Updates Journal Title: Obesities Article Title: Applying AI Tools for Monitoring Nutrition and Physical Activity in Populations with Obesity: Are We Ready? Year: 2026 Issue: 2 Volume: 6 Abstract: This review examines the current state of development and application of artificial …
Two-Year Effects of Carbohydrate-Restricted Nutrition Therapy Delivered via Continuous Remote Care among Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes: A Nationwide, Real-World Study
Author Names: McKenzie A.L.,Vantieghem M.,Fell B.,Ratner R.E. Database Source: Embase Daily Updates Journal Title: Diabetes Article Title: Two-Year Effects of Carbohydrate-Restricted Nutrition Therapy Delivered via Continuous Remote Care among Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes: A Nationwide, Real-World Study Year: 2022 Issue: Supplement 1 Volume: 71 Abstract: Type 2 diabetes (T2…
"what Can I Eat?" Healthy Choices for American Indians and Alaska Natives with T2D: Facilitators' and Participants' Voices from a Virtual Diabetes Nutrition Education Program
Daily Steps During Nutritional Lifestyle Modification Programs for Obesity Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Author Names: Saadeddine D.,Foglia M.,Berri E.,Raggi S.,Itani L.,El Ghoch M. Database Source: Embase Daily Updates Journal Title: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Article Title: Daily Steps During Nutritional Lifestyle Modification Programs for Obesity Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Year: 2026 Issue: 4 Volume: 23 …
Clinical Nutrition in Patients with Chronic Intestinal Failure
Pol Przegl Chir. 2026 Jan 22;98(2):1-8. doi: 10.5604/01.3001.0055.5864.ABSTRACTPatients with chronic intestinal failure (CIF) require long-term parenteral administration of nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and water. CIF is associated with a high risk of malnutrition and sarcopenia, resulting from factors such as malabsorption, chronic inflammation, and sometimes, some case, delayed initiation of parenteral nutrition. …
Beyond Nutrients: NOVA-Defined Dietary Patterns in Crohn's Disease and Healthy Adults
Nutrients. 2026 Mar 27;18(7):1068. doi: 10.3390/nu18071068.ABSTRACTBackground: Diet quality and food processing patterns are increasingly recognized as important determinants of Crohn's disease (CD) risk and disease outcomes; however, direct comparisons with healthy populations using integrated nutrient- and processing-based frameworks remain limited. Therefore, we aim to quantify ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption using the …
An Emerging Approach to IBD Treatment: Personalized Nutrition Through Gut Microbiome Optimization
Front Biosci (Landmark Ed). 2026 Apr 17;31(4):47779. doi: 10.31083/FBL47779.ABSTRACTInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by relapsing and remitting disease activity. Despite decades of research, a definitive cure for IBD remains elusive, as cycles of remission and flare-ups mark the disease course and often …
Unraveling the Hidden Burden of Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Challenges in Children with Fabry Disease: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Author Names: Dargenio V.N.,Natale M.,Castellaneta S.P.,Grasta G.L.,Paulucci L.,Dargenio C.,Francavilla R.,Cristofori F. Database Source: Embase Weekly Updates Journal Title: Nutrients Article Title: Unraveling the Hidden Burden of Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Challenges in Children with Fabry Disease: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis …
Nutritional Risk in Patients with IBD: Results from a National Survey
Nutrients. 2026 Apr 16;18(8):1261. doi: 10.3390/nu18081261.ABSTRACTBackground: Malnutrition is a clinically relevant yet often under-recognized complication of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Evidence from non-hospitalized patients remains limited. This study provides a descriptive analysis of indicators of nutritional risk among members of the Italian IBD patients' association and explores the association with symptoms, …
Food Insecurity and Gastrointestinal Health: Examining Links Between Food Security, Constipation, and Diarrhea in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Author Names: Berschback M.,Velez C.,Anyane-Yeboa A.,Kuo B.,Staller K. Database Source: Embase Daily Updates Journal Title: Digestive diseases and sciences Article Title: Food Insecurity and Gastrointestinal Health: Examining Links Between Food Security, Constipation, and Diarrhea in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Year: 2026 Issue: Volume: Abstract: …
Effect of Fluid Thickening with a Gum-Based Thickening Product in Older Patients with Structural or Mild Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Nutrients. 2026 Apr 1;18(7):1138. doi: 10.3390/nu18071138.ABSTRACTBackground: The effect of fluid thickening in older patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is not settled in the case of mild OD or OD caused by structural abnormalities. Objective: To assess the therapeutic effect and mechanism of action of the xanthan-gum-based thickener Tsururinko Quickly in older …
Working With School-Aged Children With Neurodisability and Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Who Require Mealtime Assistance: A Survey of Speech and Language Therapists' Clinical Practice
Int J Lang Commun Disord. 2026 May-Jun;61(3):e70254. doi: 10.1111/1460-6984.70254.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: School-aged children with neurodisability and oropharyngeal dysphagia who need mealtime assistance have an increased risk of premature death. Speech & Language Therapists (SLTs) provide assessment and recommendations to optimise mealtime nutrition and hydration, but little is known about current clinical practice …
Effect of the year-round simple swallowing training program in community-dwelling older people with mild oropharyngeal dysphagia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Pharyngolaryngeal Abnormalities viewed via nasoendoscopy associated with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Adults: A Scoping Review
Author Names: Boggiano S.,Freeman-Sanderson A.,Miles A.,Power E.,Rogers K.,Wallace S. Database Source: Embase Weekly Updates Journal Title: Dysphagia Article Title: Pharyngolaryngeal Abnormalities viewed via nasoendoscopy associated with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Adults: A Scoping Review Year: 2026 Issue: 2 Volume: 41 Abstract: To identify in the literature which pharyngolaryngeal abnormalities (…
Ten tips on how to optimize nutrition in children with chronic kidney disease or on dialysis
Clin Kidney J. 2026 Feb 12;19(4):sfag046. doi: 10.1093/ckj/sfag046. eCollection 2026 Apr.ABSTRACTOptimal nutrition is central to growth and development in all children, and is particularly relevant in those with chronic illnesses. This document provides 10 practical, evidence-informed tips on the assessment and management of the nutritional prescription in children with chronic kidney …
Nutritional surveillance and diet adherence in pediatric celiac disease: a multidisciplinary case-control study within a clinical nutrition model
Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2026 Apr 21:103298. doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2026.103298. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND & AIMS: Adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD) is the cornerstone of celiac disease (CD) management, yet maintaining long-term adherence remains challenging, particularly in adolescence. Evidence on the nutritional profile and dietary adherence of pediatric CD populations in Southern …
Impact of early enteral nutrition after transit reconstruction in pediatrics
Cir Pediatr. 2026 Apr 15;39(2):72-76. doi: 10.54847/cp.2026.02.14.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Restoration of intestinal continuity is a common procedure in pediatric surgery. However, controversy persists regarding the optimal timing for initiating postoperative enteral nutrition. Although traditionally a delayed start has been recommended to reduce the risk of complications such as anastomotic leak or paralytic …
Surg Clin North Am. 2026 Apr;106(2):287-306. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2025.12.005.ABSTRACTNutritional support is essential in caring for pediatric surgical patients, as it directly impacts not only immediate recovery and long-term outcomes, but also growth and development. This chapter reviews the physiologic differences and energy requirements in children, anthropometric methods for evaluating …
Nutrition security, diet quality, and food assistance program use among food insecure households with children: A cross-sectional analysis
Nutr Health. 2026 May 2:2601060261445338. doi: 10.1177/02601060261445338. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBackgroundWhile food insecurity (FI) assesses household access to sufficient food, increasing attention is being paid to nutrition security (NS), the ability to obtain health-promoting foods.AimThis cross-sectional analysis examined differences in sociodemographics, diet quality, and health status between food insecure families with …
Effectiveness of Nutrition-Specific Interventions for Reducing Child Stunting: A Systematic Review of Evidence
Int J Public Health. 2026 Apr 15;71:1609291. doi: 10.3389/ijph.2026.1609291. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVES: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition-specific interventions in improving child linear growth and reducing stunting during the first 1,000 days of life.METHODS: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Searches were performed in PubMed/…
Micronutrient Deficiencies and Nutritional Status in Children with Celiac Disease: A Retrospective Study
Children (Basel). 2026 Apr 15;13(4):547. doi: 10.3390/children13040547.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIM: Celiac disease (CD) is a systemic autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion, and the only effective treatment is strict adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD). Many factors, including limited dietary diversity and poor adherence, are associated with an increased risk of specific …
Effect of Nutrition Friendly School Initiative on Eating Habits and Anthropometry in School-Aged Children
Turk Arch Pediatr. 2026 May 4;61(5):406-413. doi: 10.65717/TurkArchPediatr.2026.25344.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: "Nutrition Friendly School Initiative" (NFSI) project intends to improve school health by increasing sensitivity about healthy feeding and active life and supporting good practices on this topic. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of this project on eating habits and anthropometric …
Genetic vitamin B6 deficiency exacerbates alcohol behavioral responses, metabolism, and toxicity in Drosophila
Hum Mol Genet. 2026 Apr 15;35(7):ddag032. doi: 10.1093/hmg/ddag032.ABSTRACTAlcohol abuse is a leading cause of preventable deaths. Alcohol affects brain function and metabolism, including GABA transmission and vitamin B6 (VB6) levels. VB6 is a cofactor for GABA synthesis and degradation; however, the interaction between VB6 deficiency and alcohol consumption remains …
Vitamin Deficiency or Insufficiency Hypothesis: A Global Health Crisis of Biological Influence Towards Development of Antimicrobial Resistant Strains. A Perspective View
Health Sci Rep. 2026 Mar 16;9(3):e72121. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.72121. eCollection 2026 Mar.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIM: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been a growing crisis of economic, clinical, and public health concern for years. Different mechanisms of why and how AMR develops have been suggested and studied. Vitamins' immunological and genomic influence towards the evolution …
Vitamin D and calcium prevent bone loss in vitamin D-deficient chronic hepatitis B patients treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate: A randomized controlled trial
J Formos Med Assoc. 2026 Apr 22:S0929-6646(26)00422-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jfma.2026.04.084. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is an important drug to treat chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients. However, long-term TDF therapy decreases renal function and bone mineral density (BMD). This study compared bone turnover markers, BMD, …
Aust Prescr. 2026 Apr;49(2):55-60. doi: 10.18773/austprescr.2026.012.ABSTRACTVitamin B12 testing is recommended for individuals with clinical signs and symptoms suggestive of B12 deficiency, and when there is reasonable clinical suspicion of deficiency due to risk factors (e.g. inadequate dietary intake, malabsorptive conditions). Where vitamin B12 testing is indicated, total serum …
Vitamin B12 Deficiency-Associated Pseudo-Thrombotic Microangiopathy in a Patient on Longstanding Oral B12 Supplementation
Clin Case Rep. 2026 Apr 18;14(4):e72551. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.72551. eCollection 2026 Apr.ABSTRACTVitamin B12 deficiency is a common cause of normocytic or megaloblastic anemia. In 2.5% of cases, it can manifest as pseudo-thrombotic microangiopathy (pseudo-TMA), which mimics thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), an emergent hemolytic microangiopathy. This case report discusses a stable-appearing 45-year-old female with …
Association Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Glycemic, Lipid, and Adiposity Markers in Older Adults: A Nationally Representative Study
Metabolites. 2026 Apr 16;16(4):270. doi: 10.3390/metabo16040270.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Vitamin D plays an important role in glucose metabolism, lipid regulation, and inflammatory processes, and has been implicated in cardiometabolic health. However, its associations with specific metabolic biomarkers remain inconsistent, particularly in older adults. This study aimed to examine whether vitamin D deficiency is …
Vitamin D deficiency and depression in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Endocrinol Diabetes Nutr (Engl Ed). 2026 Apr;73(4):501743. doi: 10.1016/j.endien.2026.501743.ABSTRACTDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a major global health concern with rising prevalence and significant comorbidities. Among modifiable risk factors, vitamin D (VD) deficiency has been increasingly associated with both the development of DM and the presence of depressive symptoms. Given the …
Association of vitamin D deficiency with active and latent tuberculosis: A meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
Indian J Tuberc. 2026 Apr;73(2):236-244. doi: 10.1016/j.ijtb.2025.08.003. Epub 2025 Aug 20.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Globally, tuberculosis (TB) is a significant health issue, and both latent and active TB pose considerable public health risks. Adequate vitamin D is crucial in immune regulation, and its deficiency raise the odds of developing TB. There is still …
A Case Report of Vitamin C Deficiency Mimicking Osteomyelitis
Pediatr Rep. 2026 Apr 14;18(2):57. doi: 10.3390/pediatric18020057.ABSTRACTVitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, plays a pivotal role in forming blood vessels, cartilage, muscles, and collagen in bones. We report a 6-year-old non-verbal female with global developmental delay who presented with complaints of lower limb pain and inability to bear weight. Symptoms …
Environmental Factors Rather Than Genetics Likely Drive Vitamin D Deficiency in Idiopathic Scoliosis
Spine J. 2026 Apr 23:S1529-9430(26)00132-4. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2026.04.026. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND CONTEXT: Low vitamin D levels in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis (IS) have been reported and suggested as a potential contributor to IS. Bone density has also been shown to be lower in individuals with IS.PURPOSE: …