Month: September 2014
New study finds vitamin D deficiency is a predictor for heart reading abnormalities
A recent study published in the journal Clinical Cardiology suggests that vitamin D deficiency may be a predictor for electrocardiography abnormalities.
An electrocardiography (ECG) is the recording of the heart’s electrical activity. ECGs can be used to check the health of the heart and to detect signs of heart disease. Read the rest of this entry »
Preterm infants with higher vitamin D status may be less likely to develop respiratory distress syndrome
New research suggests that preterm infants with higher vitamin D levels are less likely to develop respiratory distress syndrome than those with low levels.
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the number one cause of death for preterm infants. Preterm infants are often born with underdeveloped lungs in which leads to the lack of sufficient surfactant. Surfactant is an important substance that helps the lungs keep open. Read the rest of this entry »
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