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Vitamin D Deficiency in HIV-Infected Children

Objectives: Improvement in life expectancy with the use of combination antiretroviral therapy has come with the recognition of the complications associated with chronic human immunodeficiency virus infection. Vitamin D has been of particular interest because of its effect on bone health and immune functions. The purpose of this study was…

Posted in: human immunodeficiency virus 23 vitamin D deficiency 4 vitamin D insufficiency 2

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Low 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in Children with Spina Bifida

Objective: To determine vitamin D status in children with spina bifida (SB). Methods: Charts of all patients with SB at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Houston, Texas, seen between July 2011 and June 2013 were retrospectively reviewed. Daily intake of milk, vitamins, amount of screen time, and time spent…

Posted in: risk factors 23 spina bifida 2 vitamin D deficiency 4

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Surge in US Outpatient Vitamin D Deficiency Diagnoses: National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey Analysis

Objectives: In light of the growing medical interest in the potential consequences of vitamin D deficiency, it is important that clinicians are informed about the varying factors that may complicate the assessment of vitamin D status and the diagnosis of deficiency. To better understand the frequency of vitamin D deficiency…

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Vitamin D Insufficiency/Deficiency Management

Objectives: In recent years, vitamin D deficiency has been recognized increasingly often in patients, and different supplement regimens have been prescribed to treat it. There has been no consensus on treatment regimens. This study was conducted to determine the management of vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency in outpatient adults in northeast Tennessee….

Posted in: 25-hydroxyvitamin D 2 Treatment 22 vitamin D deficiency 4
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