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An 11-year-old boy in Saudi Arabia has a rare case of hypoparathyroidism with severe brain calcifications but normal development and no known cause.

Bariatric surgery can cause serious mineral deficiencies, requiring better patient education and monitoring.

Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.

Some calcium supplements have more calcium than their labels say, and a few have less.

A child with rickets and hair loss might have a rare type of rickets that doesn't improve much with usual vitamin D and calcium treatment.

Overweight or obese women before pregnancy have lower iron levels in their serum and hair during early pregnancy.

Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.

The review found no clear link between vitamin D receptor gene variations and polycystic ovary syndrome.

A 3-year-old with vitamin D-resistant rickets and severe hair loss died despite treatment, highlighting the need for improved management of the condition.

Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.

Vitamin D and estrogen may help protect heart and kidney health, and maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels could be especially beneficial for African Americans, postmenopausal women, and people with chronic kidney disease.

Alfacalcidiol and metformin together lowered testosterone in women with PCOS, but did not significantly improve acne, hair growth, or pregnancy rates.

A 27-year-old with APS-1 showed improvement in symptoms after treatment.

Combination pharmacotherapy is generally more effective for treating keloids and hypertrophic scars.

Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.

Vitamin D might help regulate insulin in the body, but taking Vitamin D supplements doesn't clearly prevent or improve type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.

A woman with a rare hormone resistance condition also had missing teeth and hair loss, which might be new symptoms of her genetic disorder.

Baldness does not affect vitamin D levels in men.

Patients with the same genetic mutation for vitamin D-resistant rickets showed different symptoms but all improved with treatment except for hair loss.

Fermented soy protein may help prevent bone loss by affecting bone cell activity.

Future osteoporosis treatments should focus on increasing bone growth, with many promising options available.

Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.

Hair loss can be a key sign of a rare type of rickets when vitamin D treatment doesn't work and advanced tests aren't available.

Ruxolitinib significantly improves multiple autoimmune conditions in APS-1 patients.

A rare endocrine disorder, APS 1, was diagnosed in a 26-year-old man in Bangladesh.

A patient with myotonic dystrophy had several autoimmune disorders and thyroid cancer, suggesting a possible link between these conditions.

Patients need long-term care after bariatric surgery to manage potential nutritional and metabolic issues.

Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.