Fracture prevention with vitamin D supplementation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

HA Bischoff-Ferrari, WC Willett, JB Wong… - Jama, 2005 - jamanetwork.com
ContextThe role and dose of oral vitamin D supplementation in nonvertebral fracture
prevention have not been well established. ObjectiveTo estimate the effectiveness of vitamin
D supplementation in preventing hip and nonvertebral fractures in older persons. Data
SourcesA systematic review of English and non-English articles using MEDLINE and the
Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (1960-2005), and EMBASE (1991-2005). Additional
studies were identified by contacting clinical experts and searching bibliographies and …