Osteomalacia is a condition that softens the bones. It can result in symptoms such as muscle weakness and bone fractures. Vitamin D supplements can help treat the condition. Share on Pinterest ...

The word osteomalacia means “soft bones.” The condition keeps your bones from mineralizing, or hardening, as they should. That makes them weak and more likely to bend and break. Only adults have it.

Vitamin D2 supplements may negatively impact circulating levels of vitamin D3 and negate the latter's potential benefits, ...

Panel A shows the marked decreases in FGF23 levels (black curve) induced by infigratinib (gray bars indicate doses of the drug), which reversed when the patient was not receiving the drug. The timing ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Osteomalacia' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) ...

Mutations in fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23) cause autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets. Clinical and laboratory findings in this disorder are similar to those in oncogenic osteomalacia, ...

Background A previously healthy 32-year-old man presented with pain in his chest, ankle, and hip. His musculoskeletal pain progressed over the course of 6 months to the point of difficulty with ...

The FDA as approved Crysvita® (burosumab-twza; Ultragenyx) for the treatment of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23)-related hypophosphatemia in tumor-induced osteomalacia associated with phosphaturic ...

With many other health risks, its easy to forget about an issue until it is too late. Many are unaware of the importance of vitamin D and therefore don’t think about needing it until awkward and ...

Background A 17-year-old Filipino male hemodialysis patient presented for renal transplant evaluation. He had significant skeletal abnormalities characterized by bone pain, an inability to walk, and ...

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient needed in our bodies. It helps to regulate calcium and phosphate, which keep our bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Without enough of it we can experience some ...