Article

Vitamin D Insufficiency Prevalent With Psoriatic Arthritis

The prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency is high in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), according to research findings reported in Arthritis Care & Research, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology.

The prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency is high in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), according to research findings reported in Arthritis Care & Research, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology. Seasonal variation in vitamin D levels was not observed in patients in southern and northern locations, and no association between disease activity and vitamin D level was found.

Medical evidence shows that vitamin D deficiency is more common in persons who live at higher latitudes during the winter, suggesting that the deficiency is a result of reduced sun exposure, it was noted. In addition, several studies have reported reduced levels of vitamin D in patients with autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma. The investigators suggested that additional research is needed to determine whether patients with PsA require a greater vitamin D intake to maintain healthy levels than that recommended for the general population.

 

Related Videos
Uncovering the Role of COVID-19 in Rheumatic Disease, with Leonard Calabrese, DO
Comparing Treatment Options for Psoriatic Arthritis with Philip Mease, MD
Considering Viral Infections in Patients With Rheumatic Disease With Leonard Calabrese, DO
Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, Professor of Medicine and Vice Chair, Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University
Alvin Wells, MD, PhD: Making Informed Treatment Decisions With New Testing Strategies
Alvin Wells, MD, PhD
Upcoming Research in PsA, AxSpa, with Philip Mease, MD
Philip Mease, MD, Clinical Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine and Director, Rheumatology Research, Swedish Medical Center
© 2024 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.