About this Event
Vitamin D deficiency remains a significant public health concern in the UK, with implications for musculoskeletal health, long‑term conditions, and health inequalities. This seminar brings together academic, clinical, and diagnostic expertise to examine local epidemiology, NHS prescribing patterns within Islington, and emerging innovations in vitamin D testing relevant to clinical practice.
Programme
14:00 – 14:20
Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency
An overview of the epidemiology of vitamin D deficiency in the UK, with a focus on population risk groups, health inequalities, and relevance to NHS service delivery.
14:30 – 14:50
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Prescribing Patterns of Vitamin D in Islington
Evaluation of vitamin D prescribing within Islington, examining trends and variations between practices.
15:00 – 15:30
Innovations in Vitamin D Testing
An update on advances in vitamin D diagnostic testing, considering accuracy, accessibility, and potential impact on NHS pathways and cost‑effective care.
15:30 – 16:00
Demonstration: The IgLoo Device
Practical demonstration of the IgLoo diagnostic device, highlighting potential applications in NHS and community healthcare settings.
Taking place during London Life Science Week, this event is open to NHS clinicians, primary care and prescribing leads, public health teams, researchers, academics, healthcare scientists, and postgraduate trainees with an interest in nutrition, diagnostics, and evidence based prescribing.
If you are London Met staff or student, please use your London Met email address to register.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Room SC2-53, Science Centre, 29 Hornsey Road, London, United Kingdom
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