Cochrane Database Syst Rev April 2014 PMID 24729336

Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures in post-menopausal women and older men.

Alison Avenell, Jenson C S Mak, Dianne O'Connell

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The discussions reflect a balanced view, with some posters emphasizing the potential benefits of vitamin D and calcium, especially noting their use in older populations at high risk of fractures. Others highlight lingering doubts, especially about mortality reduction, demonstrating a nuanced engagement with the topic. Words like 'reduction of risk' and phrases such as 'doubt about fractures' indicate a cautious but interested tone, shaping a moderate but meaningful overall perception of the research’s importance.

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Most discussions acknowledge that vitamin D and calcium may have some benefit in preventing fractures, especially in high-risk groups like elderly women.

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The discussions show moderate curiosity about the research, with some emphasizing clinical implications and others questioning the broader applicability.

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Several participants reference specific studies, comment on the relevance of the findings, and cite other sources, indicating active engagement.

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The conversations suggest this research influences ongoing debates on supplement use and healthcare strategies for older adults.

Abstract in brief

  • This review analyzed 53 studies involving nearly 92,000 older adults to determine if vitamin D, alone or with calcium, helps prevent fractures, especially hip fractures, in postmenopausal women and older men.
  • The majority of research focused on vitamin D forms like 25-hydroxy vitamin D, often with calcium, and mainly involved community-dwelling elderly or institutionalized residents, including some very elderly participants aged 80 and above.
  • Results suggest that vitamin D, with or without calcium, provides some benefit in reducing fractures, but the effectiveness varies depending on the population, type of vitamin D, and whether calcium is included, indicating that it may help prevent fractures in certain groups of older adults.]

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MarcosMargarit
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@WONCA_QSafety @jmbo1964 @elpais_espana @sanoysalvoblog @calidadasistenc @DoctoraVCasado @semfyc @WoncaWorld @AStavdal @UsuariosanidadM Si, pero han colado por la escuadra la vit. D. El suplemento de vitD no ha demostrado disminuir la mortandad y hay dudas sobre fracturas en pacientes mayores no institucionalizados. Otra pastilla que se podría ahorrar https://t.co/Mg5EWVdEDm

Apr 13, 2019 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 439 followers View post →
uni study note
@uni_study_note · X

「ビタミンD単独では、骨折を予防することはできない」 コクランから 53の研究のメタアナライシス 大腿骨頸部骨折で評価 ↓ Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures in post-menopausal women and older men https://t.co/a3dydS1Kns

Dec 27, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 428 followers View post →
Incendiária cardiopata
@Ginecoluisa · X

@erickcuzziol @wsabijaude @dbrhgoodvile https://t.co/tiYmKqnr9A E por esse aqui, parece que suplementar vit D + cálcio reduz um pouco o risco de fratura em idosos (boa evidência, média de 80 anos das pessoas estudadas). E faz mais diferença em idosos com alto risco de fratura.

Nov 12, 2020 · 3 likes · 261 followers View post →
Vitor Borin P. de Souza
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@bechalfun @lusalvari Tem uma revisão da legal da Cochrane mostrando redução do risco de fratura do quadril com o uso isolado de ambos em mulheres pós-menopausa: https://t.co/Aq7ZJWzFjw Lógicamente não deve ser a única opção.

Jun 30, 2022 · 1 like · 18,050 followers View post →
UsuariosanidadMurcia
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RT @drmmargarit: @WONCA_QSafety @jmbo1964 @elpais_espana @sanoysalvoblog @calidadasistenc @DoctoraVCasado @semfyc @WoncaWorld @AStavdal @Us…

Apr 13, 2019 · 2 shares · 7,561 followers View post →
Europe PMC articles
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New from #CSO_Scotland https://t.co/rloWd200RL Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures in post‐menopausal women and older men

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Vitor Borin P. de Souza
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@bechalfun @lusalvari Tem uma revisão da legal da Cochrane mostrando redução do risco de fratura do quadril com o uso isolado de ambos em mulheres pós-menopausa: https://t.co/Aq7ZJWzFjw Lógicamente não deve ser a única opção.

Jun 30, 2022 · 1 like · 18,050 followers View post →
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RT @uni_study_note: 「ビタミンD単独では、骨折を予防することはできない」 コクランから 53の研究のメタアナライシス 大腿骨頸部骨折で評価 ↓ Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractur…

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uni study note
@uni_study_note · X

「ビタミンD単独では、骨折を予防することはできない」 コクランから 53の研究のメタアナライシス 大腿骨頸部骨折で評価 ↓ Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures in post-menopausal women and older men https://t.co/a3dydS1Kns

Dec 27, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 428 followers View post →
Incendiária cardiopata
@Ginecoluisa · X

@erickcuzziol @wsabijaude @dbrhgoodvile https://t.co/tiYmKqnr9A E por esse aqui, parece que suplementar vit D + cálcio reduz um pouco o risco de fratura em idosos (boa evidência, média de 80 anos das pessoas estudadas). E faz mais diferença em idosos com alto risco de fratura.

Nov 12, 2020 · 3 likes · 261 followers View post →
Europe PMC articles
@EuropePMC · X

New from #CSO_Scotland https://t.co/rloWd200RL Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures in post‐menopausal women and older men

Mar 4, 2020 · 1,545 followers View post →
UsuariosanidadMurcia
@UsuariosanidadM · X

RT @drmmargarit: @WONCA_QSafety @jmbo1964 @elpais_espana @sanoysalvoblog @calidadasistenc @DoctoraVCasado @semfyc @WoncaWorld @AStavdal @Us…

Apr 13, 2019 · 2 shares · 7,561 followers View post →
MarcosMargarit
@drmmargarit · X

@WONCA_QSafety @jmbo1964 @elpais_espana @sanoysalvoblog @calidadasistenc @DoctoraVCasado @semfyc @WoncaWorld @AStavdal @UsuariosanidadM Si, pero han colado por la escuadra la vit. D. El suplemento de vitD no ha demostrado disminuir la mortandad y hay dudas sobre fracturas en pacientes mayores no institucionalizados. Otra pastilla que se podría ahorrar https://t.co/Mg5EWVdEDm

Apr 13, 2019 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 439 followers View post →
UoM Cochrane groups
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#Top10 accessed reviews published by @CochraneBJMT: 6. Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures in post-menopausal women and older men (full-text accessed 4,999 times in 2017) https://t.co/2gDWPNk148

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