Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased mortality in critically ill patients especially in those requiring ventilatory support

Introduction: Vitamin D (VitD) classically recognized for its role in the musculoskeletal system, has been implicated in myriad of conditions such as diabetes, immune dysfunction, cancers, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, etc. We studied the role of VitD in acute care setting and its correlation w...

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Main Authors: Ameya Joshi, Rakesh Bhadade, Premlata K Varthakavi, Rosmarie DeSouza, Nikhil M Bhagwat, Manoj D Chadha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
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Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2014;volume=18;issue=4;spage=511;epage=515;aulast=Joshi