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Natasha Akhter

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition
30 Medicine Circle, DUMC 3633, Durham, NC 27710
30 Medicine Circle, DUMC 3633, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Medicine · 2021 - Present Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Medicine

Recent Publications


Determinants of 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in African-American and Caucasian male veterans.

Journal Article Osteoporos Int · October 2009 SUMMARY: Among 307 males seen in VA Medical Center, independent determinants (p < 0.01 for all) of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels included race, vitamin D supplements, BMI, dietary calcium intake and smoking, but not age. Negative association b ... Full text Link to item Cite

Prevalence of type 2 diabetes in patients with obstructive sleep apnea in a multi-ethnic sample.

Journal Article J Clin Sleep Med · June 15, 2009 STUDY OBJECTIVES: Relationship of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in Caucasians has been studied, but this association has not been investigated in Hispanic and African-Americans. The objective of this study is to ... Link to item Cite

Effects of vitamin D insufficiency on bone mineral density in African American men.

Journal Article Osteoporos Int · May 2009 UNLABELLED: In African American men serum, 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) was below 30 ng/ml in 89% of subjects. In overall group, there was no correlation between 25-OHD and bone mineral density (BMD). A subgroup analysis of subjects with 25-OHD Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


King Edward Medical University (Pakistan) · 1999 M.B.B.S.