When and How to Diagnose and Treat Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults: A Practical and Clinical Update.

Vitamin D deficiency is considered a major public health concern. Inadequate sun exposure, limited oral intake, and impaired intestinal absorption are common risk factors for vitamin D deficiency. An increasing amount of research is aimed at answering questions regarding the most convenient test that can assess vitamin D status, the indications for screening, and finally the utility of treatments for vitamin D deficiency.

Are the Level of Knowledge and Practices of Pregnant Women Regarding Folic Acid Supplementation Still Inadequate? A Cross-Sectional Study in a Middle Eastern Urban Setting.

This observational cross-sectional study aimed to examine the knowledge and practices of pregnant women in North Lebanon regarding periconceptional folic acid (FA) supplementation. A convenience sample of pregnant women attending gynecology clinics in North Lebanon was recruited between May and September 2013. Data were collected from a face-to-face interview performed by a trained local dietician as well as from review of obstetric charts.