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Management of hand osteoarthritis: from an US evidence-based medicine guideline...
Fuggle, Nicholas; Bere, Nathalie; Bruyère, Olivier; Rosa, Mário Miguel; Prieto Yerro, María Concepción; Dennison, Elaine; Dincer, Fitnat; Gabay, CemHand osteoarthritis is the most common joint condition and is associated with significant morbidity. It is of paramount importance that patients are thoroughly assessed and examined when complaining of hand stiffness, pain, deformity or disability and that the patient's concerns and expectations are addressed by the healthcare professional. In 2019 the American College of Rheumatology and Arthritis Foundation (...
Role of vitamin D supplementation in the management of musculoskeletal diseases...
Chevalley, Thierry; Brandi, Maria Luisa; Cashman, Kevin D.; Cavalier, Etienne; Harvey, Nicholas C.; Maggi, Stefania; Cooper, Cyrus; Al-Daghri, NasserVitamin D is a key component for optimal growth and for calcium-phosphate homeostasis. Skin photosynthesis is the main source of vitamin D. Limited sun exposure and insufficient dietary vitamin D supply justify vitamin D supplementation in certain age groups. In older adults, recommended doses for vitamin D supplementation vary between 200 and 2000 IU/day, to achieve a goal of circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (c...