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Serum vitamin D level and rheumatoid arthritis disease activity: review and meta-analysis

Serum vitamin D level and rheumatoid arthritis disease activity: review and meta-analysis Serum vitamin D level and rheumatoid arthritis disease activity: review and meta-analysis
Serum vitamin D level and rheumatoid arthritis disease activity: review and meta-analysis Serum vitamin D level and rheumatoid arthritis disease activity: review and meta-analysis

The evidence from epidemiological studies concerning the relationship between serum vitamin D concentrations and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is inconsistent. 

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Key take away

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder which affects 1% of the world’s adults which can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. This journal demonstrated cardinal relationship between the vitamin D level and RA. Correction of vitamin D deficiency may become a standard element of immunoregulation strategies.  

Background

The evidence from epidemiological studies concerning the relationship between serum vitamin D concentrations and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is inconsistent. This meta-analysis is aimed at determining the magnitude of the correlation between this common autoimmune disease and vitamin D, an important nutrient known to dampen adaptive immune responses.

Method

Through multiple search strategies, relevant literature was identified and evaluated for quality before May 16 2015. Data extracted from eligible studies was synthesized to calculate pooled correlation coefficient (r), mean difference (MD) and odds ratio (OR). The Venice criteria were applied to assess the credibility of the evidence for each statistically significant association.

Result

A total of 24 reports involving 3489 patients were selected for analysis. RA patients had lower vitamin D levels than healthy controls (MD:-16.52 nmol/L, 95% confidence intervals [CI]:-18.85 to -14.19 nmol/L). There existed a negative relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) level and disease activity index, e.g. 25OHD vs. Disease Activity Score in 28 joints (DAS28): r = -0.13, 95% CI -0.16 to -0.09; 25OHD vs. C-reactive protein: r = -0.12, 95% CI -0.23 to -0.00. Additionally, latitude-stratified subgroup analysis yielded a relatively stronger negative correlation between 25OHD and DAS28 in low-latitude areas. This inverse relationship also appeared more significant in developing countries than in developed countries. No publication bias was detected.

Conclusion

RA patients had lower vitamin D values than healthy controls. There was a negative association between serum vitamin D and RA disease activity. However, more strictly controlled studies are needed to validate these findings.

Source:

PLoS ONE 2016; 11(1): e0146351

Article:

Serum Vitamin D Level and Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity: Review and Meta-Analysis

Authors:

Jin Lin et al.

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