Abstract
We measured serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH) D) in 79 preterm neonates (?32 wk), and correlated it with serum ionized calcium (Ca++) levels at 48-72 h and serum phosphorus and alkaline phosphatase levels at 2-3 weeks of age. The mean (SD) 25 (OH)D level was 14.8 (7.0) ng/mL. 25(OH)D levels had a weak positive correlation with Ca++ (r=0.299) and phosphorus (r=0.186), and a negative correlation with alkaline phosphatase (r=-0.523).
MeSH terms
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Alkaline Phosphatase / blood
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Alkaline Phosphatase / metabolism
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Bone Diseases, Metabolic / blood
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Bone Diseases, Metabolic / epidemiology*
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Bone Diseases, Metabolic / metabolism
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Bone and Bones / metabolism
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Calcium / blood*
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Calcium / metabolism
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Female
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Humans
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India / epidemiology
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature / blood
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Infant, Premature / metabolism*
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Male
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Phosphorus / blood*
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Phosphorus / metabolism
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Vitamin D / blood*
Substances
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Vitamin D
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Phosphorus
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Alkaline Phosphatase
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Calcium