Vitamin D testing and treatment is a subject of controversial scientific discussions, and it is
challenging to navigate through the expanding vitamin D literature with heterogeneous and …

The vitamin D receptor is expressed in multiple cells of the body (other than osteoblasts),
including beta cells and cells involved in immune modulation (such as mononuclear cells …

Background: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) exploring the potential of vitamin D to
prevent acute respiratory infections have yielded mixed results. Individual participant data …

Background Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of vitamin D to prevent COPD
exacerbations have yielded conflicting results. Individual participant data meta-analysis …

This review focuses primarily on the beneficial effects for human health of exposure to
ultraviolet radiation (UVR). UVR stimulates anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive …

Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) are crucial for the immune surveillance at mucosal sites. ILCs
coordinate early eradication of pathogens and contribute to tissue healing and remodeling …

Background Randomised controlled trials of adjunctive vitamin D in pulmonary tuberculosis
(TB) treatment have yielded conflicting results. Individual participant data meta-analysis …

Abstract Background Vitamin D (VitD) is a steroid hormone with cytoprotective and anti-
inflammatory properties. Epidemiological studies have suggested a link between VitD …

Background There is a controversy in terms of the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in
improving asthma symptom control. Moreover, whether there is a difference in the treatment …

Human rhinoviruses commonly cause upper respiratory infections, which may be
complicated by secondary bacterial infection. Vitamin D replacement reduces risk of acute …