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Öner N, Çelikel E, Tekin ZE, Güngörer V, Tekgöz N, Sezer M, Karagöl C, Coşkun S, Kaplan MM, Polat MC, Acar BÇ. The effect of vitamin D supplementation on attacks in PFAPA syndrome patients with low vitamin D levels. Ir J Med Sci 2024; 193:823-830. [PMID: 37870706 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-023-03555-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND-AIM To evaluate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on the frequency and duration of attacks in patients of PFAPA syndrome with low vitamin D levels. METHODS This retrospective study comprised PFAPA patients with vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency between 2018 and 2023. The frequency and duration of PFAPA attacks before and after vitamin D supplementation were noted. RESULTS Seventy-one patients were included. Of the 71 patients, 24 (33.8%) had vitamin D insufficiency, and 47 (66.2%) had vitamin D deficiency. In patients with vitamin D insufficiency, mean attack frequency and mean attack duration before vitamin D supplementation were 4.3 ± 1.9/year and 2.2 ± 1.6 days, respectively, while mean attack frequency and mean attack duration after vitamin D supplementation were 3.5 ± 2.7/year per year and 1.3 ± 0.9 days respectively (p = 0.2, p = 0.2, respectively). In patients with vitamin D deficiency, mean attack frequency and mean attack duration before vitamin D supplementation were 7.4 ± 2.1/year and 2.2 ± 1.6 days, respectively, while mean attack frequency and mean attack duration after vitamin D supplementation were 3.3 ± 2.4/year and 1.3 ± 0.9 days respectively (p < 0.01, p = 0.04, respectively). When the vitamin D level and the frequency of attacks were compared, the cut-off value of vitamin D was found to be 29.7 nmol/L. CONCLUSIONS In PFAPA patients with low vitamin D levels, the frequency and duration of PFAPA attacks were reduced with vitamin D supplementation. Especially at vitamin D level cut-off > 29.7 nmol/L, the frequency of attacks reduced significantly.
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- Nimet Öner
- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, 06800, Turkey.
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- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Bilkent, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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Heo JS, Ahn YM, Kim ARE, Shin SM. Breastfeeding and vitamin D. Clin Exp Pediatr 2022; 65:418-429. [PMID: 34902960 PMCID: PMC9441616 DOI: 10.3345/cep.2021.00444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The recent re-emergence of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and rickets among breastfed infants without adequate sunlight exposure and vitamin D supplementation has been reported worldwide. Breastfed infants are particularly vulnerable to VDD because of the low vitamin D content of breast milk, restricted sunlight exposure, increased pollution, and limited natural dietary sources of vitamin D. The prevalence of VDD in breastfed infants differs vastly between studies and nations at 0.6%-91.1%. The recommended intake of vitamin D for lactating mothers to optimize their overall vitamin D status and, consequently, of their breast milk is 200-2,000 IU/day, indicating a lack of consensus. Some studies have suggested that maternal high-dose vitamin D supplementation (up to 6,400 IU/day) can be used as an alternate strategy to direct infant supplementation. However, concern persists about the safety of maternal high-dose vitamin D supplementation. Direct infant supplementation is the currently available option to support vitamin D status in breastfed infants. The recommended dose for vitamin D supplementation in breastfed infants according to various societies and organizations worldwide is 200-1,200 IU/day. Most international guidelines recommend that exclusively or partially breastfed infants be supplemented with 400 IU/day of vitamin D during their first year of life. However, domestic studies on the status and guidelines for vitamin D in breastfed infants are insufficient. This review summarizes the prevalence of VDD in breastfed infants, vitamin D content of breast milk, and current guidelines for vitamin D supplementation of lactating mothers and infants to prevent VDD in breastfed infants.
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- Ju Sun Heo
- Department of Pediatrics, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jang's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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Lucchetta RC, Lemos IH, Gini ALR, Cavicchioli SDA, Forgerini M, Varallo FR, de Nadai MN, Fernandez-Llimos F, Mastroianni PDC. Deficiency and Insufficiency of Vitamin D in Women of Childbearing Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRÍCIA 2022; 44:409-424. [PMID: 35211934 PMCID: PMC9948108 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of inadequate vitamin D level and its associated factors for women of childbearing age in Brazil. METHODS A systematic review was conducted (last updated May 2020). Meta-analyses were performed using the inverse-variance for fixed models with summary proportion calculation by Freeman-Tukey double arcsine. Reporting and methodological quality were assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute tool for prevalence studies. RESULTS Our review identified 31 studies, comprising 4,006 participants. All the studies had at least one weakness, mainly due to the use of convenience sampling and small sample size. The overall prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, insufficiency, and both deficiency and insufficiency were 35% (confidence interval, 95%CI: 34-37%), 42% (95%CI: 41-44%), and 72% (95%CI: 71-74%), respectively. CONCLUSION Although the magnitude of the prevalence of inadequate levels of vitamin D is uncertain, the evidence suggests that presence of vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency in women of reproductive age can cause moderate to severe problems.
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- Rosa Camila Lucchetta
- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry and Public Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, Universidade de São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drug Sciences, Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Alves AGP, Cruvinel BAC, Godoi LS, Silva MS. Vitamin D is not associated with body composition and metabolic profile among Brazilian children with 25-hydroxyvitamin D ≥ 75 nmol/L: A cross-sectional study. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2021; 31:1293-1298. [PMID: 33549443 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2020.11.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The association of vitamin D with cardiovascular disease risk factors among children remains inconclusive, and there is a lack of studies that evaluate children with optimal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D]. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the relationship between serum 25(OH)D and body composition and metabolic profile among Brazilian children with sufficient serum 25(OH)D. METHODS AND RESULTS A cross-sectional study was conducted with 88 Brazilian children aged 4-11 years. Self-reported race, physical activity, anthropometry (body mass and height), body composition (waist circumference, body fat percentage, fat free mass, triceps and subscapular skinfolds), biochemical profile [lipid fractions, fasting glucose and 25(OH)D] and blood pressure data were collected. No difference was found in sex, self-reported race, physical activity, age, anthropometry, body composition, biochemical parameters and blood pressure between children with 25(OH)D 75-99 and ≥ 100 nmol/L. In addition, there was no association between serum vitamin D and body composition and metabolic profile. CONCLUSIONS Serum 25(OH)D was not associated with body composition and metabolic profile among Brazilian children with sufficient serum 25(OH)D. Further studies among children with serum levels ≥ 75 nmol/L are needed to confirm this finding.
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- Ana Gabriella P Alves
- Laboratory of Physiology, Nutrition and Health (LAFINS), School of Physical Education and Dance (FEFD), Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Avenida Esperança, s/n, Câmpus Samambaia, CEP 74690-900, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Jataí (UFJ), Campus Jatobá - Cidade Universitária, BR 364, km 195, nº 3800, Jataí, Goiás, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Physiology, Nutrition and Health (LAFINS), School of Physical Education and Dance (FEFD), Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Avenida Esperança, s/n, Câmpus Samambaia, CEP 74690-900, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
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