Relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and parathyroid hormone in the search for a biochemical definition of vitamin D deficiency in children.

Conclusions:Vitamin D deficiency, based on PTH elevation, was best defined by a 25OHD level of < 34 nmol/l. Since deficient calcium supply often co-exists with vitamin D deficiency and both can independently cause nutritional rickets, a threshold for the skeletal effects of vitamin D should not be based purely on 25OHD levels.Pediatric Research (2013); doi:10.1038/pr.2013.139. PMID: 23999068 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Pediatric Research - September 2, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Atapattu N, Shaw N, Högler W Tags: Pediatr Res Source Type: research