Vitamin D levels to be measured in pediatric epilepsypts

Published On 2021-11-07 23:58 GMT | Update On 2021-11-09 10:28 GMT

Vitamin D deficiency has been suggested to possibly contribute to conditions such as autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and neurodegenerative disorders, and epilepsy.

A new study by Napakjira Likasitthananon and team has reported that approximately two-thirds of pediatric epilepsy patients had hypovitaminosis D. The study prompts clinicians to measure vitamin D status in pediatric epilepsy patients particularly.

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Vitamin D Deficiency Associated With Two Third Patients Of Paediatric Epilepsy: Study

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Vitamin D levels to be measured in pediatric epilepsypts

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