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Influence of the vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism on bone loss in men after liver transplantation.
Annals of internal medicine - 16 Nov 1999
Guardiola J, Xiol X, Sallie R, Nolla J M, Roig-Escofet D, Jaurrieta E, Casais L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Bone loss is a frequent complication after liver transplantation. OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism influences bone loss in men after liver transplantation. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING: University hospital. PATIENTS: 55 male candidates for liver transplantation. MEASUREMENTS: Lumbar spine bone mineral density was measured before and 3, 6, 12, and 24...
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