Hypovitaminosis D in patients undergoing kidney transplant: the importance of sunlight exposure

Hypovitaminosis D in patients undergoing kidney transplant: the importance of sunlight exposure

OBJECTIVES: Recent studies have shown a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D, defined as a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level less than 30 ng/ml, in both healthy populations and patients with chronic kidney disease. Patients undergoing kidney transplant are at an increased risk of skin cancer and are a...

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Main Authors: Cristiane F. Vilarta, Marianna D. Unger, Luciene M. dos Reis, Wagner V. Dominguez, Elias David-Neto, Rosa M. Moysés, Silvia Titan, Melani R. Custodio, Mariel J. Hernandez, Vanda Jorgetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Vitamin D
Kidney Transplantation
Parathyroid Hormone
Hypovitaminosis D
Chronic Kidney Disease
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