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Association between Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphism and Serum Vitamin D Levels in Children with Low-Energy Fractures.
Journal of the American College of Nutrition - 1 Jan 2017
Karpiński Michal, Galicka Anna, Milewski Robert, Popko Janusz, Badmaev Vladimir, Stohs Sidney J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Fractures of bones, especially forearm fractures, are very common in children and their number is increasing. This study was designed to determine the impact of vitamin D serum levels and vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms on the occurrence of low-energy fractures in children. METHODS: The study group consisted of 100 children with clinically relevant bone fractures and a control group consisted of...
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