Vitamin D and systemic lupus erythematosus: continued evolution.
International journal of rheumatic diseases
February 1, 2015
Kristy S Yap et al. (2 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Extracted Claims (3)
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin D | neutral | calcium and bone metabolism | - | - | has well-established roles | #1 |
Vitamin D | neutral | the immune response | - | - | has more recently become recognized for its role | #2 |
Vitamin D | neutral | autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) | - | - | has potential immunomodulatory effects | #3 |
Abstract
Vitamin D is a steroid hormone that has well-established roles in calcium and bone metabolism. Vitamin D has more recently become recognized for its role in the immune response and its potential immunomodulatory effects in autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This review provides a summary of the recent literature regarding vitamin D and SLE, as well as current recommendations for vitamin D supplementation in patients with SLE.
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Cohort StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesDietary SupplementsFemaleHumansLupus Erythematosus, SystemicMalePrognosisProspective StudiesRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeVitamin DVitamin D Deficiency
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PubMed ID25522756
Citation Metrics
Total Citations28
Citations/Year2.8
Relative Citation Ratio1.32
NIH Percentile60.5%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
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