Current research and scientific work
The thematic diversity of publications reflects my professional journey: From nuclear medicine and endocrinology through the discovery of the true significance of Vitamin D to holistic prevention and the fascinating microbiome – under the motto "I am not me, but we – yet one". This evolution shows how my focus shifted from high-tech medicine to evolutionary health – always with a view of humans in their microbial environment as an inseparable unity (Eco-Psycho-Somatics).
Spitz J, Grant WB, Holick MF, et al.
Systematic analysis of the scientific evidence on the effects of sunlight exposure on various health parameters and disease risks.
Nejabat A, Emamat H, Afrashteh S, Jamshidi A, Jamali Z, Farhadi A, Talkhabi Z, Nabipour I, Larijani B, Spitz J
This study examines the relationship between vitamin D status and cardiometabolic risk factors as well as obesity in the Iranian population.
Tangestani M, Dobaradaran S, Abedi D, Javanfekr F, Mohammadi A, De-La-Torre GE, Saeedi R, Spitz J
Assessment of fluoride exposure through watermelon consumption and its potential health risks.
Spitz J, Holick MF, et al.
This study examines the role of vitamin D in regulating the immune system and shows important relationships between vitamin D status and susceptibility to infections.
Kashfi FS, Mohammadi A, Rostami F, Savari A, De-la-Torre GE, Spitz J, Saeedi R, Kalantarhormozi M, Farhadi A, Dobaradaran S
Investigation of the release of microplastic particles and phthalate esters from tea bags and their potential health risks to humans.
Akhbarizadeh R, Dobaradaran S, Spitz J, Mohammadi A, Tekle-Röttering A, De-la-Torre GE, Keshtkar M
Analysis of metalloid concentrations in herbal medicine and their transfer into infusions, as well as assessment of health risks.
De-la-Torre GE, Dioses-Salinas DC, Dobaradaran S, Spitz J, Nabipour I, Keshtkar M, Akhbarizadeh R, Tangestani M, Abedi D, Javanfekr F
Investigation of the environmental impacts of protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the release of pollutants.
Spitz J, et al.
A comprehensive overview of modern preventive medicine approaches in primary care with a special focus on lifestyle interventions.
De-la-Torre GE, Dioses-Salinas DC, Dobaradaran S, Spitz J, Keshtkar M, Akhbarizadeh R, Abedi D, Tavakolian A
Investigation of the degradation of personal protective equipment in the environment and its effects on marine ecosystems.
Mohammadi A, Dobaradaran S, Schmidt TC, Malakootian M, Spitz J
Comprehensive overview of pollutant migration from drinking water pipes and their potential health effects.
Pourfadakari S, Dobaradaran S, De-la-Torre GE, Mohammadi A, Saeedi R, Spitz J
Worldwide overview of contaminants in bottled water and comparison with international guidelines.
Pourfadakari S, Spitz J, Dobaradaran S
Assessment of metalloid contamination in green tea and salt and their health risks for German consumers.
Darabi AH, Tangestani M, Spitz J, Bahrani F, Mahvi AH, Heidari G, Dobaradaran S
Analysis of fluoride content in green tea and risk assessment for German consumers.
Tangestani M, Spitz J, Bahrani F, Mahvi AH, Dobaradaran S, Ghaedi H, Mohammadi Baghmolaei M
Risk assessment of fluoride exposure through commercially available table salt in Germany.
Weiß S, Spitz J
Review of the critical role of vitamin D in early childhood development and its long-term health effects.
Spitz J, Weiß S
Importance of vitamin D for pregnancy, birth and early childhood development from a gynecological perspective.
Lemke D, Klement RJ, Schweiger F, Schweiger B, Spitz J
Investigation of vitamin D resistance in autoimmune diseases and therapeutic approaches with high-dose vitamin D protocols.
Soleimani F, Taherkhani R, Dobaradaran S, Spitz J, Saeedi R
Investigation of pathogenic bacteria in ship ballast water and their effects on marine ecology.
Tangestani M, Mahvi AH, Dobaradaran S, Jamali M, Saeedi R, Spitz J
Analysis of fluoride content in Iranian beverages and assessment of health risks for the population.
Akhbarizadeh R, Dobaradaran S, Schmidt TC, Nabipour I, Spitz J
Comprehensive analysis of bottled water contamination with emerging pollutants worldwide.
Akhbarizadeh R, Dobaradaran S, Nabipour I, Tajbakhsh S, Darabi AH, Spitz J
Analysis of microplastic contamination in canned fish products and assessment of potential human exposure.
Faraji Ghasemi F, Dobaradaran S, Saeedi R, Nabipour I, Nazmara S, Ranjbar Vakil Abadi D, Arfaeinia H, et al.
Assessment of heavy metal contamination in fine particulate matter and their effects on environment and health in the Persian Gulf.
Jamali M, Dobaradaran S, Mahvi AH, Raeisi A, Tangestani M, Saeedi R, Spitz J
Risk assessment of fluoride exposure through fruit juice consumption in the Iranian city of Bushehr.
Arfaeinia H, Fazlzadeh M, Taghizadeh F, Saeedi R, Spitz J, Dobaradaran S
Investigation of phthalic acid ester contamination in coastal sediments and their relationship with different land use types.
Abtahi M, Dobaradaran S, Jorfi S, Koolivand A, Khaloo SS, Spitz J, Saeedi H, Golchinpour N, Saeedi R
National study assessing the health effects of elevated fluoride concentrations in drinking water on the Iranian population.
Hajiouni S, Dobaradaran S, Mahvi AH, Ramavandi B, Raeisi A, Spitz J
Investigation of fluoride contamination in Iranian dairy products and their effects on public health.
Dobaradaran S, Nabipour I, Ramavandi B, Saeedi R, Spitz J, Izadi A, Abedi E, Janahmadi M
Analysis of heavy metal contamination in marine zooplankton and their effects on the food chain.
Lemke D, Klement RJ, Paul S, Spitz J
Analysis of the Paleolithic diet and its potential for prevention and treatment of chronic diseases in modern medicine.
Gröber U, Kisters K, Spitz J, Admietz I
Current state of vitamin D application in cancer therapy and oncological prevention.
Spitz J
Review of the role of vitamin D in cancer prevention and therapy.
Gröber U, Spitz J, Reichrath J, Kisters K, Holick MF
Pioneering review of the evolution of vitamin D understanding from pure rickets prevention to comprehensive health care.
Gröber U, Spitz J, Holick MF, Wacker M, Kisters K
Paradigm shift in understanding vitamin D from pure rickets prevention to comprehensive health care.
Spitz J, Tambosis E, Hollis BW
Relationship between maternal vitamin D status and pregnancy complications as well as neonatal outcomes.
Spitz J, Grant WB, Holick MF
Comprehensive analysis of molecular mechanisms of vitamin D action in cancer prevention and therapy.
Spitz J, Mounier C, Morrison HL
Investigation of UV-dependent vitamin D synthesis depending on skin type and geographical factors.
Spitz J, Lemke D, Klement RJ
Detailed analysis of immunomodulatory effects of vitamin D in autoimmune diseases.
Spitz J, Webb AR, Holick MF
Systematic analysis of geographical and seasonal influences on vitamin D synthesis and vitamin D status.
Spitz J, Rau H, Franke C
Long-term study on the efficacy of yttrium-90 radiosynovectomy in rheumatoid arthritis.
Spitz J
Presidential address on the future direction of fluoride research and policy.
Spitz J, Göretz G, Rau H
Overview of nuclear medicine imaging procedures for diagnosis and monitoring of inflammatory joint diseases.
Rau H, Franke C, Goretzki G, Spitz J
Comparative study on the efficacy of radiosynoviorthesis in various joint diseases with chronic inflammation.
Spitz J, Love C, Palestro CJ
Evaluation of bone scintigraphy in metabolic bone diseases and their diagnostic significance.
Rau H, Lohmann K, Franke C, Stelling E, Spitz J
Comprehensive multicenter study on the efficacy of radiosynoviorthesis in various joint diseases.
Spitz J, Reske SN, Kotzerke J
Evaluation of positron emission tomography in prostate cancer diagnostics and monitoring.
Prott FJ, Spitz J, Michaelis M, Kollermann M, Kleinschmidt K
Investigation of biochemical markers for prostate cancer recurrence after radical prostatectomy.
Henkel K, Zerr I, Hertel A, Gratz KF, Schröter A, Tschampa HJ, Bihl H, et al.
Evaluation of PET imaging with FDG for diagnosing Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and its clinical relevance in neurology.
Spitz J, Hauser M, Grünwald F
Systematic evaluation of bone scintigraphy for detection and characterization of bone metastases.
Spitz J, Buck AK, Scheidhauer K
Fundamentals and clinical applications of single-photon emission computed tomography in nuclear medicine.
Spitz J, Enzmann T, Müller W, Weidenfeld M, Köllermann M
Evaluation of supersensitive PSA measurements for monitoring neoadjuvant chemotherapy in prostate cancer.
Spitz J, Biersack HJ, Palmedo H
Comprehensive overview of radiopharmaceutical applications in bone and joint disorders with future perspectives.
Spitz J, Holick MF, Vieth R
Fundamental work on vitamin D metabolism and its far-reaching clinical implications.
Spitz J, Weiler G, Schmidt M
Technical and clinical aspects of gamma camera imaging in orthopedic diagnostics.
Spitz J, Kalff V, McKillop JH
Nuclear medicine diagnostics and therapeutic approaches for various forms of inflammatory arthritis.
Spitz J, Ell PJ, Donohoe KJ
Standard work on skeletal scintigraphy with detailed instructions on technique and image interpretation.
Spitz J, Ryan PJ, Fogelman I
Pioneering work on quantitative bone scintigraphy as a diagnostic procedure for osteoporosis.
Spitz J, Collier BD, Hellman RS
Comprehensive presentation of nuclear medicine bone marrow imaging and its clinical applications.
Spitz J, Collier BD, Fogelman I
Pioneering work on clinical applications of SPECT imaging of the skeleton.
Spitz J, Murray IPC, Ell PJ
Practical guide to the application of nuclear medicine procedures in orthopedics.
Spitz J, Anderson MW, Ryan PJ
Specialized application of bone scintigraphy for diagnosis and monitoring of sports injuries.
Spitz J, Hamaoka T, Coleman RE
Innovative approaches for early detection of bone metastases using nuclear medicine imaging.
Spitz J, Ziessman HA, O Malley JP
Fundamental presentation of the basics and principles of skeletal radionuclide imaging.
Spitz J, Palestro CJ, Tomas MB
Specialized nuclear medicine diagnostics for diabetic foot complications.