Osteomalacia, or soft bone disease, is caused by vitamin D deficiency and can silently affect pregnant women Women with osteomalacia were five times more likely to need assisted deliveries Immigrant ...

In Adults: Osteomalacia causes bone pain and muscle weakness, while long-term deficiency increases the risk of osteoporosis, ...

Background A previously healthy 32-year-old man presented with pain in his chest, ankle, and hip. His musculoskeletal pain progressed over the course of 6 months to the point of difficulty with ...