Purpose Vitamin D deficiency has been receiving increasing attention as a potential public
health concern in low and lower-middle income countries (LMICs), of which there are …

Aim Recently, increasing studies have been carried out to explore the association between
vitamin D level and the development of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in patients …

Background Access to medicines without prescription is a major contributing factor for self-
medication practices. This study was designed to examine the ratio of non-prescribed …

Introduction: Vitamin D (VD) deficiency is a major public health problem worldwide. In spite
of its high prevalence, particularly among elderly people, VD deficiency is still …

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported in China (Wuhan) at the end of 2019.
It has rapidly spread over 216 countries, including the USA, UK, Europe, Russia, and many …

Background Vitamin D is not only an essential part of a healthy diet but it is also known as
the sunshine hormone. It helps to absorb calcium and phosphate within the body and is …

Background Pakistan has one of the highest reported incidence of vitamin D deficiency in
studies conducted worldwide. However, there has been very limited exploration of vitamin D …

Purpose Vitamin D status and its association with age-related decline in physical
performance and strength have already been highlighted in various ways, but data on the …

Background Vitamin D (Vit D) deficiency (VDD), associated with diverse health conditions, is
commonly treated with Vit D3 supplements. However, the gastrointestinal (GI) absorption of …

In Pakistan, there is limited evidence for the levels and relationship of 25 (OH) Vitamin D (25
(OH) D) status in pregnant women and their newborns, while the association between …