Background Vitamin D deficiency is associated with multiple adverse health outcomes
including increased morbidity and mortality in the general population and in critically ill …

Introduction Observational studies have demonstrated an association between vitamin D
deficiency and increased risk of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. Cohort studies …

Importance Low vitamin D status is linked to increased mortality and morbidity in patients
who are critically ill. It is unknown if this association is causal. Objective To investigate …

In the last decade, few substances have been discussed as controversially as vitamin D. In
the last few years, vitamin D research has now also found its way into the intensive care unit …

Vitamin D deficiency and its adverse skeletal sequelae are well recognized in the general
population. Recent observation of high prevalence of low vitamin D states and their …

Vitamin D deficiency is a potentially modifiable marker for adverse outcomes in critical
illness and critical illness survivors. Vitamin D supplementation is inexpensive and appears …

The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in intensive care units ranges typically between 40
and 70%. There are many reasons for being or becoming deficient in the ICU. Hepatic …

Critical illness in patients is characterized by systemic inflammation and oxidative stress.
Vitamin D has a myriad of biological functions relevant to this population, including …

Background Vitamin D deficiency is a common, potentially reversible contributor to morbidity
and mortality among critically ill patients. The potential benefits of vitamin D supplementation …

Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent among critically ill patients and may be associated
with adverse outcomes. Failure of conventional vitamin D supplementation in correcting …