Cells of the skin and circulation are in constant two-way communication. Following exposure of humans to sunlight or to phototherapy, there are alterations in the number, phenotype and function of circulating blood cells. ...

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• 2021
• June 2021

Here we review the metabolic effects of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, focusing on the effects of phototherapies ...

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• 2019
• August 2019

The aim of this study was to investigate the link between vitamin D levels in the blood and short-sightedness in young adults. ...

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• 2014
• June 2014

This paper examined the link between UV exposure and vitamin D production in young children to determine how long it takes for sun exposure to affect serum... ...

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• 2014
• June 2014

We tested whether there is a causal association between vitamin D deficiency, airway smooth muscle (ASM) mass, and the development of airway hyperresponsiveness ...

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• 2014
• March 2014

This is the first study to link low gestational vitamin D to increased eating disorder risk in female offspring of Caucasian mothers. ...

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• 2013
• June 2013

The active form of vitamin D, 1,25-hydroxyvitamin D(3) [1,25(OH)(2)D(3)] is produced in skin following exposure to sunlight ...

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• 2010
• November 2010

These data highlight that early life levels of vitamin D are an important consideration for maternal behavioural adaptations as well as offspring neuropsychiatry ...

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• 2018
• May 2018

The prevalence of vitamin D-containing supplement use was generally low in the Australian population, particularly for single vitamin D supplements ...

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• 2016
• June 2016

The strongest determinants of self-reported sun-protection behavior changes due to concerns about vitamin D were attitudes and location ...

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• 2016
• February 2016

The prevalence of multiple sclerosis follows a latitude gradient, with increased disease at higher latitudes. ...

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• 2015
• June 2015

In a sunny country such as Australia, it’s important to identify how to achieve the right amount of sun exposure for good health. We need to be able to harness the benefits of vitamin D and sunlight while remaining protected from the proven dangers of too much UV radiation. ...

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