Dr. Michael F Holick M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
732 Harrison Ave Preston, 2nd Floor Boston MA, 02118Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Michael Holick practices Endocrinology in Boston, MA. Dr. Holick specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Holick examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1976
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Vitamin D requirements for humans of all ages: new increased requirements for women and men 50 years and older.
- Comparison of calcipotriene (Dovonex) with a coal tar emulsion (Exorex) in treating psoriasis in adults: a pilot study.
- Immunological responses to ultraviolet light B radiation in Black individuals.
- Molecular cloning, characterization, and promoter analysis of the human 25-hydroxyvitamin D3-1alpha-hydroxylase gene.
- Analysis of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3) receptors (VDR) in basal cell carcinomas.
- Mechanistic studies to evaluate the enhanced antiproliferation of human keratinocytes by 1alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3)-3-bromoacetate, a covalent modifier of vitamin D receptor, compared to 1alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3).
- An international comparison of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D measurements.
- The in vitro evaluation of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 and 19-nor-1alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D2 as therapeutic agents for prostate cancer.
- A human skin equivalent model that mimics the photoproduction of vitamin D3 in human skin.
- An immunocytochemical approach to the study of beta-endorphin production in human keratinocytes using confocal microscopy.
- Microgravity-induced bone loss--will it limit human space exploration?
- Condition-dependent presence of beta-lipotropin-like peptide in human keratinocytes.
- An evaluation of the biologic activity and vitamin D receptor binding affinity of the photoisomers of vitamin D3 and previtamin D3.
- Hexafluoro-1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 has markedly increased potency in inhibiting proliferation of cultured human keratinocytes compared with 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3.
- Decreased bioavailability of vitamin D in obesity.
Clinical Trials
Awards
- 2011 Boston Super Doctors
- AACC NY Metro Section Van Slyke Award
- 2006 Delbert Fisher Research Scholar, Clark T Sawin Mem Lecture
- 2007 American College of Nutrition s Communication Media Award
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Birth Defects
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' Disease
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