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Bess Dawson-Hughes (Tufts University)
Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging
(This person is no longer with ARS)
Projects
Bone Health in the Elderly
Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 408148
Musculoskeletal Health in the Elderly
Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 414875
Bone Health in the Elderly
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 411620

Publications
Inter-state Variation in the Burden of Fragility Fractures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
King, A.B., Tosteson, A.N., Wong, J.B., Solomon, D.H., Burge, R.T., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2009. Inter-state Variation in the Burden of Fragility Fractures. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. DOI: 10.1359/jbmr.081226.
Association Between Serum Osteocalcin and Markers of Metabolic Phenotype - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pittas, A.G., Harris, S.S., Eliades, M., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2008. Association Between Serum Osteocalcin and Markers of Metabolic Phenotype. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. DOI: 10.1210/jc.2008-1422.
Vitamin D is associated with cognitive function in elders receiving home health services - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buell, J.S., Scott, T.M., Dawson-Hughes, B., Dallal, G., Rosenberg, I., Folstein, M., Tucker, K. 2009. Vitamin D is associated with cognitive function in elders receiving home health services. Journal of Gerontology Medical Science. DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glp032.
Khco3 Attenuates the Urinary Nitrogen Excretion That Accompanies An Increase in Dietary Protein and May Promote Calcium Absorption; These Effects Appear to Be Mediated by Igf-1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ceglia, L., Harris, S.S., Abrams, S.A., Rasmussen, H.M., Dallal, G., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2008. Khco3 attenuates the urinary nitrogen excretion that accompanies an increase in dietary protein and may promote calcium absorption; these effects appear to be mediated by igf-1. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. DOI: 10.1210/jc.2008-1796.
Matrix Gla Protein polymorphisms are associated with coronary artery calcification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crosier, M.D., Booth, S.L., Peter, I., Dawson-Hughes, B., Price, P.A., O'Donnell, C.J., Hoffman, U., Williamson, M.K., Ordovas, J.M. 2009. Matrix Gla Protein polymorphisms are associated with coronary artery calcification. Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology. 55:59-65.
Treatment with Potassium Bicarbonate Lowers Calcium Excretion and Bone Resorption in Older Men and Women - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dawson-Hughes, B., Harris, S.S., Palermo, N., Castaneda Sceppa, C., Rasmussen, H.M., Dallal, G. 2009. Treatment with Potassium Bicarbonate Lowers Calcium Excretion and Bone Resorption in Older Men and Women. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 94:96-102.
Effect of Vitamin K Supplementation on Insulin Resistance in Older Men and Women - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yoshida, M., Jacques, P., Meigs, J., Saltzman, E., Shea, K., Gundberg, C., Dawson-Hughes, B., Dallal, G., Booth, S.L. 2008. Effect of Vitamin K Supplementation on Insulin Resistance in Older Men and Women. Diabetes Care. 31:2092-2096.
High Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) Levels in Older Patients with Acute Hip Fracture Are Correlated with Worse Function and Increased Bone Resorption - (Abstract)
Egli, A., Dawson-Hughes, B., Theiler, R., Staehelin, H., Henschkowski, J., Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A. 2008. High Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) Levels in Older Patients with Acute Hip Fracture Are Correlated with Worse Function and Increased Bone Resorption. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 23(Suppl 1):SU363.
Anti-fall Efficacy of Oral Supplemental Vitamin D and Active Vitamin D - (Abstract)
Henschkowski, J., Dawson-Hughes, B., Staehelin, H.B., Stuck, A.E., Orav, J.E., Egli, A., Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A. 2008. Anti-fall Efficacy of Oral Supplemental Vitamin D and Active Vitamin D. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 23(Suppl 1):SU423.
Red Flags Are Missed in the Prevention of Hip Fractures: Baseline Results of the Zurich Hip Fracture Trial - (Abstract)
Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A., Staehelin, H.B., Dawson-Hughes, B., Platz, A., Can, U., Looser, S., Bretschner, B., Theiler, R. 2008. Red Flags Are Missed in the Prevention of Hip Fractures: Baseline Results of the Zurich Hip Fracture Trial. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 23(Suppl1):SU432.
Commentary: a Revised Clinician¿s Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dawson-Hughes, B. 2008. Commentary: a revised clinician¿s guide to the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. DOI 10.1210/jc.2008-0926.
Vitamin D and Neurocognitive Dysfunction: Preventing "D"ecline? - (Book/Chapter)
Buell, J., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2008. Vitamin D and Neurocognitive Dysfunction: Preventing "D"ecline?. Molecular Aspects of Medicine. 29:415-422. .
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and functional outcomes in the elderly - (Other)
Dawson-Hughes, B. 2008. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and functional outcomes in the elderly. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 88(2)537s-540s.
Vitamin K circulating cytokines and bone mineral density in older men and women - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shea, K., Dallal, G., Dawson-Hughes, B., Ordovas, J.M., O'Donnell, C., Gundberg, C., Peterson, J., Booth, S.L. 2008. Vitamin K circulating cytokines and bone mineral density in older men and women. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 88:356-63.
Activation of the calcium sensing receptor stimulates serum gastrin and gastric acid secretion in healthy subjects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ceglia, L., Harris, S., Rasmussen, H.M., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2008. Activation of the calcium sensing receptor stimulates serum gastrin and gastric acid secretion in healthy subjects . Osteoporosis International. DOI 10.1007/s00198-008-0637-8.
Activiation of the calcium sensing receptor stimulates serum gastrin and gastric acid secretion in healthy subjects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ceglia, L., Harris, S.S., Rasmussen, H.M., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2008. Activiation of the calcium sensing receptor stimulates serum gastrin and gastric acid secretion in healthy subjects. Osteoporosis International. DOI 10.1007/s00198-008-0637-8.
Vitamin D3 in Fat Tissue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blum, M., Dawson-Hughes, B., Dolnikowski, G., Seyoum, E., Harris, S.S. 2008. Vitamin D3 in Fat Tissue. Endocrine Journal. 33(1):90-94.
Associations between vitamin K and circulating cytokines in older men and women - (Abstract)
Shea, K.M., Dallal, G., Dawson-Hughes, B., Ordovas, J.M., O'Donnell, C.J., Gundberg, C., Peterson, J.W., Booth, S.L. 2008. Associations between vitamin K and circulating cytokines in older men and women. FASEB Journal. 22:1106.1
Vitamin D and Calcium for Fracture Prevention - (Abstract)
Dawson-Hughes, B. 2008. Vitamin D and Calcium for Fracture Prevention. Endocrine Society Meeting. Paper No. S50-3.
Effect of Vitamin K Supplementation on Bone Loss in Elderly Men and Women - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Booth SL, Dallal G, Shea MK, Gundberg C, Peterson JW, Dawson-Hughes B. 2008. Effect of vitamin K supplementation on bone loss in elderly men and women. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 93:1217-1223.
Implications of absolute fracture risk assessment for osteoporosis practice guidelines in the U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dawson-Hughes, B. 2008. Implications of absolute fracture risk assessment for osteoporosis practice guidelines in the U.S. Osteoporosis International. 19(4):449-458.
Cost-Effectiveness Osteoporosis Treatment Thresholds: The United States Perspective from the National Osteoporosis Foundation Guide Committee - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tosteson, A., Melton, L.J., Dawson-Hughes, B., Baim, S., Favus, M.J., Khosla, S., Lindsay, R. 2008. Cost-Effectiveness Osteoporosis Treatment Thresholds: The United States Perspective from the National Osteoporosis Foundation Guide Committee. Osteoporosis International. DOI 10.1007/s00198-007-0550-6
Calcium and Vitamin D - (Book/Chapter)
Dawson-Hughes, B. 2008. Calcium and Vitamin D. In: Rosen, C.J., editor. ASBMR Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorder of Mineral Metabolism. 7th edition. Washington, DC: The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. p.231-233.
Additive benefit of higher testosterone levels and vitamin D plus calcium supplementation in regard to fall risk reduction among older men and women - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A., Orav, E.J., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2008. Additive benefit of higher testosterone levels and vitamin D plus calcium supplementation in regard to fall risk reduction among older men and women. Osteoporosis International. doi: 10.1007/s00198-08-0573-7.
Severe Vitamin D Deficiency in Swiss Hip Fracture Patients - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A., Can, U., Staehelin, H., Platz, A., Dawson-Hughes, B., Henschkowski, J., Michael, B., Theiler, R. 2008. Severe Vitamin D Deficiency in Swiss Hip Fracture Patients. Bone. 42(3):597-602.
Treatment of Vitamin D deficient states - (Other)
Dawson-Hughes, B. 2007. Treatment of Vitamin D deficient states. UpToDate. Waltham, MA. Available: http://patients.uptodate.com/topic.asp?file=minmetab/11247
Alkaline diets favor lean tissue mass in older adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dawson-Hughes, B., Harris, S.S., Ceglia, L. 2008. Alkaline diets favor lean tissue mass in older adults. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 87(3):662-665.
Response to Teriparatide in Patients with Baseline 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Insufficiency or Sufficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dawson-Hughes, B., Chen, P., Krege, J.H. 2007. Response to Teriparatide in Patients with Baseline 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Insufficiency or Sufficiency. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 92(12):4630-6.
Vitamin K and Vitamin D Status: Associations with Inflammatory Markers in the Framingham Offspring Study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shea, K.M., Booth, S.L., Keaney, J.F., Massaro, J., D'Agostino, R.B., O'Donnell, C.J., Vasan, R.S., Kathresan, S., Benjamin, E.J., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2008. Vitamin K and Vitamin D Status: Associations with Inflammatory Markers in the Framingham Offspring Study. American Journal of Epidemiology. 167:313-320.
Body size and serum hydroxyl vitamin D response to oral supplements in healthy older adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blum, M., Dallal, G., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2008. Body size and serum hydroxyl vitamin D response to oral supplements in healthy older adults. Journal of American College of Nutrition. 27(2):274-9.
Strong Association Between Tibial Plateau Bone Mineral Density and Cartilage Damage - (Abstract)
Lo, G.H., Dumoulin-Richez, C., Nuite, M., Wheeler, L.M., Badiani, P., Joas, J., Mcadams, E.L., Dawson-Hughes, B., Caron, B., Mcalindon, T.E. 2007. Strong Association Between Tibial Plateau Bone Mineral Density and Cartilage Damage. In: American College of Rheumatology Scientific Meeting, 11/6/07-11/11/07, Boston, MA. 56(9 supplement): S125.
Low Vitamin D levels are associated with greater pain and slow walking speed in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) - (Abstract)
Wang, J., Nuite, M., Wheeler, L.M., Badiani, P., Joas, J., Mcadams, E.L., Fletcher, J., Lavalley, M.P., Dawson-Hughes, B., Mcalindon, T.E. 2007. Low Vitamin D levels are associated with greater pain and slow walking speed in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). In: American College of Rheumatology Scientific Meeting, 11/6/07-11/11/07, Boston, MA. 56(9supplement): S124.
Don¿t Always Believe What You Are Told: A Comparison of Self-Reported with Measured Weight and Height - (Abstract)
Nuite, M., Wang, J., Wheeler, L.M., Fletcher, J., Badiani, P., Mcadams, E.L., Joas, J., Lavalley, M.P., Dawson-Hughes, B., Mcalindon, T.E. 2007. Don¿t Always Believe What You Are Told: A Comparison of Self-Reported with Measured Weight and Height.In: American College of Rheumatology Scientific Meeting. 11/6/07-11/11/07. Bosotn, MA. 56(9 Supplement): S779.
Calcium intake and hip fracture risk in men and women: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies and randomized controlled trials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A., Dawson-Hughes, B., Baron, J.A., Specker, B., Orav, J.E., Wong, J.B., Staehelin, H.B., O'Reilly, E., Kiel, D.P., Willett, W.C. 2007. Calcium intake and hip fracture risk in men and women: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies and randomized controlled trials. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 86(6):1780-90.
Calcium intake and risk of hip fracture in men and women a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies and randomized controlled trials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A., Dawson-Hughes, B., Baron, J.A., Burckhardt, P., Spiegelman, D., Specker, B., Orav, E., Wong, J.B., Staehelin, H.B., O'Rielly, E., Kiel, D., Willett, W.C. 2007. Calcium intake and risk of hip fracture in men and women a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies and randomized controlled trials. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 86:1780-90.
A more alkaline diet may enhance the favorable impact of dietary protein on lean tissue mass in older adults - (Abstract)
Dawson-Hughes, B., Harris, S.S., Ceglia, L. 2007. A more alkaline diet may enhance the favorable impact of dietary protein on lean tissue mass in older adults. American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Annual Meeting, 9/16/07-9/19/07, Honolulu, Hawaii. 22(1).
Activation of the calcium sensing receptor with cinacalcet increases serum gastrin levels in healthy older subjects - (Abstract)
Ceglia, L., Harris, S.S., Rasmussen, H., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2007. Activation of the calcium sensing receptor with cinacalcet increases serum gastrin levels in healthy older subjects. In: ASBMR Annual Meeting, 9/16/2007-9/19/2007, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Sunlamp Therapy for the Treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency - (Abstract)
Weil, M., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2007. Sunlamp Therapy for the Treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency. In: The Endocrine Society's 89th Annual Meeting, June 2-5, 2007, Toronto, Canada. P3-114, pg. 527.
Reduced Sun Exposure Does Not Explain the Inverse Association of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D with Percent Body Fat in Older Adults - (Abstract)
Harris, S.S., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2007. Reduced Sun Exposure Does Not Explain the Inverse Association of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D with Percent Body Fat in Older Adults. In: The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Annual Meeting, 9/16/07-9/19/07. Honolulu, Hawaii.
Reduced Sun Exposure Does Not Explain the Inverse Association of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D with Percent Body Fat in Older Adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris, S.S., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2007. Reduced Sun Exposure Does Not Explain the Inverse Association of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D with Percent Body Fat in Older Adults. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. doi:10.1210/jc.2007-0722.
The Effects of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation on Blood Glucose and Markers of Inflammation in Non-diabetic Adults. Response to Tournis and Mitrakou (Online Letter) - (Other)
Pittas, A.G., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2007. The Effects of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation on Blood Glucose and Markers of Inflammation in Non-diabetic Adults. Response to Tournis and Mitrakou (Online Letter). Diabetes Care. 30(7): e82.
The Role of Vitamin D and Calcium in Type 2 Diabetes. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pittas, A.G., Lau, J., Hu, F., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2007. The Role of Vitamin D and Calcium in Type 2 Diabetes. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 92:2017-2029.
Therapy of Osteoporosis with Calcium and Vitamin D - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Dawson-Hughes, B., Bischoff-Ferrari, H. 2007. Therapy of Osteoporosis with Calcium and Vitamin D. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 22(2):V59-V63.
Where do we stand on vitamin D? - (Review Article)
Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2007. Where do we stand on vitamin D? Bone. 41(1):S13-S19.
The effects of combined vitamin D and calcium supplementation on glycemia, insulin resistance and systemic inflammation in non-diabetic adults age 65 and older - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pittas, A.G., Harris, S.S., Stark, P., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2007. The effects of combined vitamin D and calcium supplementation on glycemia, insulin resistance and systemic inflammation in non-diabetic adults age 65 and older. Diabetes Care. 30(4):980-6.
Comparative effects of oral aromatic and branched-chain amino acids on urine calcium and excretion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dawson-Hughes, B., Harris, S.S., Rasmussen, H.M., Dallal, G.E. 2007. Comparative effects of oral aromatic and branched-chain amino acids on urine calcium and excretion. Osteoporosis International. 18: 955-961.
Editorial: The urgent need to recommend an intake of vitamin D that is effective - (Other)
Vieth, R., Bischoff-Ferrari, H., Boucher, B.J., Dawson-Hughes, B., Garland, C.F., Heaney, R.P., Holick, M.F., Hollis, B.W., Norman, A.W., Scragg, R., Whiting, S.J., Willett, W.C., Zittermann, A., Mccgrath, J.J., Lamberg-Allardt, C. 2007. Editorial: The urgent need to recommend an intake of vitamin D that is effective. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 85(3).649-650.
Non-compliance: the Achilles heel of anti-fracture efficacy - (Review Article)
Seeman, E., Compston, J., Adachi, J., Brandi, M.L., Cooper, C., Dawson-Hughes, B., Jonsson, B., Pols, H., Cramer, J.A. 2007. Non-compliance: the Achilles heel of anti-fracture efficacy. Osteoporosis International. 18:711-19.
Matrix Gla Protein is Associated with Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis but not with Coronary Artery Calcification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Donnell, C., Price, P.A., Shea, K.M., Gagnon, D.R., Wilson, P.W., Larson, M.G., Kiel, D.P., Hoffman, U., Ferencik, M., Clouse, M.E., Williamson, M.K., Cupples, A.L., Dawson-Hughes, B., Booth, S.L. 2006. Matrix Gla Protein is Associated with Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis but not with Coronary Artery Calcification. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology. 26(12):2769-2774.
Bone Appetit: The Role of Food and Nutrition in Building and Maintaining Strong Bones - (Popular Publication)
Dawson-Hughes, B. 2006. Bone Appetit: The Role of Food and Nutrition in Building and Maintaining Strong Bones. Invest in your Bones: An International Osteoporosis Foundation Report. Sydney, Australia: Osteoporosis Australia.
Incidence and economic burden of osteoporotic fractures in the United States, 2005-2025 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burge, R., Dawson-Hughes, B., Solomon, D.H., Wong, J.B., King, A., Tosteson, A. 2006. Incidence and economic burden of osteoporotic fractures in the United States, 2005-2025. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 22(3):465-475.
The effects of combined vitamin D and calcium supplementation on fasting plasma glucose in non-diabetic adults age 65 and older - (Abstract)
Pittas, A.G., Harris, S.S., Stark, P., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2006. The effects of combined vitamin D and calcium supplementation on fasting plasma glucose in non-diabetic adults age 65 and older. American Diabetes Association Meeting, 66th session, June 9-12, 2006, Washington, DC. Paper No. 327-OR.
Protein intake and calcium absorption ¿ Potential role of the calcium sensor receptor - (Book/Chapter)
Dawson-Hughes, B. 2007. Protein intake and calcium absorption ¿ Potential role of the calcium sensor receptor. In: Elsevier, B.V. International Congress Series. 1297. 217-227.
Calcium plus vitamin D and the risk of fractures - (Other)
Dawson-Hughes, B. 2006. Calcium plus vitamin D and the risk of fractures. New England Journal of Medicine. 354(21):2285-7.
Calcium and Vitamin D - (Book/Chapter)
Dawson-Hughes, B. 2006. Calcium and Vitamin D. In: Favus MJ. Book Chapter. Sixth Edition. Washington, D.C.: American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. p.257-259.
Effect of Vitamin D Plus Calcium on Falling in Ambulatory Older Men and Women: a 3-Year Randomized Controlled Trial - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A., Orav, J.E., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2006. Effect of vitamin d plus calcium on falling in ambulatory older men and women: a 3-year randomized controlled trial. Archives of Internal Medicine. 166(4):424-30.
Sato Shines a Light on Sunshine - (Other)
Dawson-Hughes, B. 2005. Sato shines a light on sunshine. BoneKEy-Osteovision.2(12): 39-41.
Introduction to the Supplement of the American Journal of Medicine's Issue on "improving Compliance and Persistence with Osteoporosis Therapies" - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Dawson-Hughes, B. 2006. Introduction to the supplement of the american journal of medicine's issue on "improving compliance and persistence with osteoporosis therapies". American Journal of Medicine. 119(4 Suppl 1):s1-s2.
Vitamin D and Calcium Intake in Relation to Type 2 Diabetes in Women - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pittas, A.G., Dawson-Hughes, B., Li, T., Van Dam, R.M., Willett, W.C., Manson, J., Hu, F.B. 2006. Vitamin d and calcium intake in relation to type 2 diabetes in women. Diabetes Care. 29(3):650-6.
Interleukin 6-174c>g Polymorphism Is Associated with Low Bone Mineral Density in Older Subjects Consuming Low Calcium - (Abstract)
Shen, J., Crosier, M.D., Parnell, L.D., Shea, K., Dawson-Hughes, B., Ordovas, J.M., Booth, S.L. 2006. Interleukin 6-174c>g polymorphism is associated with low bone mineral density in older subjects consuming low calcium. Experimental Biology 2006 Annual Meeting. April 1- 5, 2006. San Francisco, CA. Abstract no. 398.1.
Plasma Vitamin K Levels Are Associated with Coronary Calcification in Older Adults - (Abstract)
Shea, K.M., O'Donnell, C.J., Hoffman, U., Price, P.A., Dawson-Hughes, B., Booth, S.L. 2006. Plasma vitamin k levels are associated with coronary calcification in older adults. Experimental Biology 2006 Annual Meeting. April 1-5, 2006. San Francisco, CA. Abstract no. 115.2
How Important Is Vitamin D for Bone Health? a Clinical Scientist's Perspective - (Review Article)
Dawson-Hughes, B. 2005. How important is vitamin d for bone health? a clinical scientist's perspective. Endocrine News. 30(6):10-15.
Association Between Serum Concentrations of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Gingival Inflammation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dietrich, T., Nunn, M., Dawson-Hughes, B., Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A. 2005. Association between serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin d and gingival inflammation. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 82(3):575-80.
Estimates of Optimal Vitamin D Status - (Other)
Dawson-Hughes, B., Heaney, R.P., Holick, M.F., Lips, P., Meunier, P.J., Vieth, R. 2005. Estimates of optimal vitamin D status. Osteoporosis International [on-line]. Available at http://www.springerlink.com
Childhood Overweight and Maturational Timing in the Development of Adult Overweight and Fatness: the Newton Girls Study and Its Follow-Up - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Must, A., Naumova, E., Phillips, S., Blum, M., Dawson-Hughes, B., Rand, W. 2005. Childhood overweight and maturational timing in the development of adult overweight and fatness: the newton girls study and its follow-up. Journal of Pediatrics. 116(3):620-7.
Higher 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels Are Associated with Better Lower Extremity Function in Both Active and Inactive Adults 60+ Years of Age - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bischoff-Ferrari, H.A., Dietrich, T., Orav, J.E., Hu, F.B., Zhang, Y., Karlson, E., Dawson-Hughes, B. 2004. Higher 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are associated with better lower extremity function in both active and inactive adults 60+ years of age. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 80:752-758.
   
 
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