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Impact of Vitamin D deficiency and VDR FokI polymorphism on diabetic nephropathy risk in type 2 diabetes.
Journal of the National Medical Association - 1 Feb 2026
Melake Addisu, Mengstie Misganaw Asmamaw
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BACKGROUND: Vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D receptor (VDR) FokI gene polymorphisms have been linked to diabetic nephropathy (DN) susceptibility across diverse populations. This study aimed to evaluate their impact on DN risk among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. METHODS: A hospital-based, age- and sex-matched case-control study was...
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