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The association between BsmI polymorphism and bone mineral density in young patients with epilepsy who are taking phenytoin.
Epilepsia - 1 Feb 2013
Phabphal Kanitpong, Geater Alan, Limapichart Kitti, Sathirapanya Pornchai, Setthawatcharawanich Suwanna, Witeerungrot Natthawan, Thammakumpee Natawan, Leelawattana Ratana
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PURPOSE: This study sought to determine the association between BsmI polymorphism and bone mineral density, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and parathyroid hormone levels in patients with epilepsy. METHODS: We recruited ambulatory young adults with epilepsy who were taking phenytoin. Data regarding demographics, basic laboratory studies, history of clinical epilepsy, parathyroid hormone, and vitamin D levels, as well as...
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