BessDawson-HughesMD
Endocrinology • Boston, MADiabetes, Lipid Metabolism
Senior Scientist, Calcium and Bone Lab - Human Nutrition Research Center, Tufts Medical Center
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Office
750 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111Phone+1 617-636-5000
Education & Training
Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1978 - 1982
St Elizabeth's Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1978
Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1975
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 1978 - 2025- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Clinical Trials
- Effect of Potassium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Bone and Muscle in Older Adults Start of enrollment: 2006 Sep 01
- Effect of Calcium and Vitamin D on Bone Loss From the Hip Start of enrollment: 1992 Oct 01
- Does Potassium Bicarbonate Improve the Effect of Dietary Protein on Bone and Muscle? Start of enrollment: 2007 Feb 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 59 citationsRationale and Design of the Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes (D2d) Study: A Diabetes Prevention TrialAnastassios G. Pittas, Bess Dawson-Hughes, Patricia R. Sheehan, Clifford J. Rosen, James H. Ware
Diabetes Care. 2014-12-01 - 500 citationsVitamin D and Calcium Intake in Relation to Type 2 Diabetes in WomenAnastassios G. Pittas, Bess Dawson-Hughes, Tricia Li, Rob M. van Dam, Walter C. Willett
Diabetes Care. 2006-03-01 - 1280 citationsThe Role of Vitamin D and Calcium in Type 2 Diabetes. A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAnastassios G. Pittas, Joseph Lau, Frank B. Hu, Bess Dawson-Hughes
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2007-06-01
Other
- Treatment of vitamin D deficiency in adultsDawson-Hughes B
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-of-vitamin-d-deficiency-in-adults
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-11-07
Press Mentions
Doctor’s Tip: Update on OsteoporosisNovember 17th, 2021- 5 Signs of OsteoporosisSeptember 16th, 2021
How Potassium Can Help Your High Blood PressureFebruary 25th, 2019- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Musculoskeletal Benefits Of Bicarbonate In Older Adults - A Dose-Finding TrialNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2011
- Effect Of Potassium Bicarbonate On Bone And MuscleNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006–2008
- NIH Osteoporosis &Related Bone Diseases Resource CenterNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1998–2002
- Effect Of Calcium &Vitamin D On Bone Loss From Hip--Role Of Interleukin 6National Center For Research Resources1999–2000
- Calcium And Vitamin D Effect On HIP Bone LossNational Institute On Aging1998
- Calcium And Vitamin D Effect On Bone LossNational Institute On Aging1998
- Calcium And Vitamin D Effects On Bone LossNational Institute On Aging1996–1998
- Calcium And Vitamin D Effect On Bone Loss From The HIPNational Institute On Aging1995
- Calcium And Vitamin D Effect On Bone Loss From HIPNational Institute On Aging1994–1995
- Calcium And Vitamin D Effects On Bone Loss From The HIPNational Institute On Aging1994
- Effect Of Calcium And Vitamin D On Bone Loss From HIPNational Institute On Aging1991–1993
- Physical Activity On Utilization Of Dietary CalciumNational Institute On Aging1985
- Effect Of Age And Dietary Calcium On Calcium AbsorptionNational Institute On Aging1985
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