The uneven distribution of multiple sclerosis (MS) across populations can be attributed to
differences in genes and the environment and their interaction. Prevalence and incidence …

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 …

The hypothesis that adequate vitamin D nutrition can contribute to the prevention of multiple
sclerosis (MS) was originally proposed to explain the geographical distribution of MS, but …

Objectives: To examine whether past and recent sun exposure and vitamin D status (serum
25-hydroxyvitamin D [25 (OH) D] levels) are associated with risk of first demyelinating events …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) disease risk is associated with reduced sun-exposure. This study
assessed the relationship between measures of sun exposure (vitamin D [vitD], latitude) and …

The role of hypovitaminosis D as a possible risk factor for multiple sclerosis is reviewed.
First, it is emphasized that hypovitaminosis D could be only one of the risk factors for multiple …

The major genetic determinants of cutaneous melanoma risk in the general population are
disruptive variants (R alleles) in the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) gene. These alleles are …

Background: Because common viruses are encountered during childhood, pediatric multiple
sclerosis (MS) offers a unique opportunity to investigate the influence of these viruses on …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system with an
unidentified etiology. We systematically reviewed the literature on the possible risk factors …

Hypovitaminosis D is currently one of the most studied environmental risk factors for multiple
sclerosis (MS) and is potentially the most promising in terms of new clinical implications …