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Hyperhomocystinemia in children with inflammatory bowel disease.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Nov 2003
Nakano Emi, Taylor Christopher J, Chada Lavleen, McGaw Jean, Powers Hilary J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Thromboembolism is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) is a risk factor for vascular disease and has been implicated as a mediator of thromboembolic events in adults with IBD. The authors studied the link between tHcy and IBD in children, in whom associations may be clearer, and investigated associations...
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