%0 Congress
%T Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Clinical Practice-Proceedings of the International B12 Conference, June 2023, Rotterdam.
%A Green R
%A Plattel C
%J Food Nutr Bull
%V 45
%N 1
%D 2024 Jun
%M 38987875
%F 2.244
%R 10.1177/03795721241228631
%X This supplement of the Food and Nutrition Bulletin is dedicated to the proceedings of "the International B12 Conference in Clinical Practice," held in Rotterdam in June 2023. The conference brought together physicians, scientists, patient groups, and health care professionals with substantial expertise in diagnosing and treating vitamin B12 deficiency from many universities around the world. With a collective commitment to advancing clinical practice and improving patient outcomes, this event was instrumental in addressing the many complex and challenging aspects of vitamin B12 deficiency. The subjects explored at the conference ranged from the latest research findings to real-world case studies, spanning diverse medical disciplines, including pediatrics, obstetrics, neurology, internal medicine, gastroenterology, psychiatry, clinical chemistry, nutrition, public health, biomedical science, and nursing. The broad spectrum of disciplines reflects the multifaceted nature of vitamin B12 deficiency and underscores the necessity of a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to its diagnosis and treatment. This supplement aims to distill into a concise and accessible format the knowledge shared by stimulating and provocative presentations at the B12 Conference and to make the information available for the broader scientific and health care community. The compendium bridges the insights generated at the conference and the wider audience of health care practitioners, researchers, and policymakers who recognize the urgency of addressing the critical public health concerns surrounding vitamin B12 deficiency.<BR>Plain language title Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Clinical Practice: Proceedings of an International B12 Conference Plain language summary This supplement focuses on vitamin B12, a crucial micronutrient essential for overall human health. It summarizes the proceedings of the “International B12 Conference in Clinical Practice,” held in June 2023 in Rotterdam. The conference gathered experts from various fields, including physicians, scientists, patient groups, and health care professionals, to address the complexities of diagnosing and treating vitamin B12 deficiency. The content covers various topics, from the latest research findings to real-world case studies spanning diverse medical disciplines. The aim is to distill the conference’s knowledge into an accessible format for the broader scientific and health care community. The supplement emphasizes the need for a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to address Vitamin B12 deficiency by bringing together insights from different disciplines. The manuscripts within the supplement delve into the intricacies of vitamin B12 deficiency offering a synthesis of research findings, clinical insights, and innovative approaches to diagnosis and treatment. The goal is to inspire further research, inform clinical practice, and ultimately improve patient care in the critical areas of nutrition and health care. The supplement expresses gratitude to conference contributors, attendees, and supporters who made the event and publication possible. It aims to contribute to preventing or treating B12 deficiency and improving patients’ health and well-being. Whether at the beginning or end of life and all ages in between, addressing B12 deficiency can significantly enhance global health and quality of life.