Vitamin D Deficiency: A Global Health Concern and the Role of Feldman and Pikes’ Vitamin D, 5th Edition

Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread problem affecting people of all ages, from children to adults, worldwide. Linked to numerous diseases, it is a pressing global health concern that requires immediate attention.

In the past two decades, enormous progress has been made in understanding vitamin D, and current research continues to captivate headlines. Building upon the success of its previous editions, Feldman and Pikes’ Vitamin D, 5th Edition, is a comprehensive and definitive guide that takes readers on a journey from fundamental research to advanced therapeutics.

Comprehensive Coverage in Two Volumes

The two-volume set provides investigators, clinicians, and students with an exhaustive review of the multifaceted aspects of vitamin D, covering both its skeletal and extra-skeletal actions.

Volume I: Biochemistry, Physiology, and Diagnostics delves into the basic research of vitamin D, presenting a comprehensive review of its mechanisms and actions. International experts in endocrinology, bone biology, and human physiology share their insights, highlighting the importance of vitamin D in human health.

Volume II: Health, Disease, and Therapy authoritative covers the evidence for new roles of vitamin D, including its impact on organ transplantation, cancer, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, and renal disease. The volume’s broad coverage encompasses aspects of internal medicine, pediatrics, nutrition, orthopedics, oncology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, and immunology, as well as emerging areas such as sports medicine, ophthalmology, veterinary medicine, and ICU care, including COVID-19.

A Valuable Resource for Researchers and Clinicians

Feldman and Pikes’ Vitamin D, 5th Edition, serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students, saving them time and effort in accessing the latest information on vitamin D. The book’s comprehensive coverage enables readers to:

• Gain insight into how clinical observations can inform research and vice versa
• Develop targeted genomic and proteomic insights into disease mechanisms
• Understand the molecular basis of various diseases and future directions for research

With chapters written by renowned experts in the field, this book is an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to advance their knowledge and understanding of vitamin D and its significance in human health.

Publisher: Academic Press
Publication Date: December 22, 2023
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 1380
ISBN-10: 0323913385
ISBN-13: 978-0323913386