October 31, 2014
Source: American Association of Neuromuscular
and
Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)
More credence has been added to a
growing awareness of
the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency
in neuromuscular disease by newly presented research. Vitamin D
supplementation has been suggested to improve function in frail elderly patients at risk for falls, as well
as individuals with myasthenia gravis and Parkinson's.
The impact of vitamin D deficiency and supplementation
on function in other neurologic conditions has yet to be explored.
A study presented at the annual meeting of the American
Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
(AANEM) adds more credence to a growing awareness of the
high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in neuromuscular
disease.
"Previous work has shown vitamin D deficiency to be quite
common in other neurological disorders such as multiple
sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and Parkinson's disease. This
study suggests this concern may be more prevalent in other
neuromuscular conditions as well," said Ileana Howard, MD,
AANEM News Science Editorial Board member.
Vitamin D supplementation has been suggested to improve
function in frail elderly patients at risk for falls, as well as
individuals with myasthenia gravis and Parkinson's. The
impact of vitamin D deficiency and supplementation on
function in other neurologic conditions has yet to be explored.
"While the connection between vitamin D deficiency and
neurologic disease is likely complex and not yet fully understood,
this study may prompt physicians to consider checking vitamin D
levels in their patients with neurologic conditions and supplementing
when necessary," said Dr. Howard.
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