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World J Pharmacol. Dec 9, 2014; 3(4): 199-208
Published online Dec 9, 2014. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v3.i4.199
Published online Dec 9, 2014. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v3.i4.199
Vitamin D and bone fracture healing
Marks Ray, Department of Health, Physical Education, Gerontological Studies and Services, School of Health and Behavioral Sciences, City University of New York, York College, New York, NY 11451, United States
Marks Ray, Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, United States
Author contributions: Ray M contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Dr. Marks Ray, Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, Box 114, 525W, 120th Street, New York, NY 10027, United States. rm226@columbia.edu
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Received: July 28, 2014
Revised: September 22, 2014
Accepted: October 14, 2014
Published online: December 9, 2014
Revised: September 22, 2014
Accepted: October 14, 2014
Published online: December 9, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: This work describes the status of research on the role of vitamin D in bone healing, and offers suggestions for future research and current clinical practice.