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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
- Effect of vitamin D3, omega-3 fatty acids, and exercise on serum sclerostin levels and bone turnover markers.Elena Tsourdi, Stephanie Gängler, Melanie Kistler-Fischbacher, Martina Rauner, Bess Dawson-Hughes
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2024-12-09 - Effect of vitamin D, omega-3 supplementation, or a home exercise program on muscle mass and sarcopenia: DO-HEALTH trial.Anna K Eggimann, Caroline de Godoi Rezende Costa Molino, Gregor Freystaetter, Bruno Vellas, John A Kanis
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2024-11-20 - Association Between Dietary Acid Load and Grip Strength in Adults 50 Years and Older: A Cross-Sectional Study.Elsa M Konieczynski, Lisa Ceglia, Elise Reitshamer, Bess Dawson-Hughes
Calcified Tissue International. 2024-10-01
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
- Who Should Take Them, and How Much?December 4th, 2024
- Doctor’s Tip: Update on OsteoporosisNovember 17th, 2021
- 5 Signs of OsteoporosisSeptember 16th, 2021
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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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