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This review by the US Preventive Services Task Force found that treating vitamin D deficiency in asymptomatic institutionalized persons might reduce mortality risk and reduce the risk for falls but not fractures. Ann Intern Med. 2014 Nov 25    (retrieved Nov, 2014). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.