This study is exciting, but it should be regarded cautiously until confirmed and expanded. A restricted population of Caucasian Anglo-Irish descent in Australia was examined. We need to know the effect on bone parameters of administering vitamin D to individuals with unfavorable alleles compared with the effect on individuals with different alleles. The ACR has established the ACR Research and Education Foundation to promote research in the rheumatic diseases with the hope of eliminating these diseases or lessening the impact on patients, families, and the nation's health care system. Help by contributing to the ACR Research and Education Foundation.
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