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Vitamin D status is associated with muscle strength and quality of life in patients with COPD: a seasonal prospective observation study

BACKGROUND: Owing to hospitalization, reduced functional capacity and consequently, less sunlight exposure, suboptimal vitamin D status (25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D]⩽50 nmol/L) is prevalent among COPD patients. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate seasonal changes in vitamin D status and any...

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Autores principales: Carson, Emma L, Pourshahidi, L Kirsty, Madigan, Sharon M, Baldrick, Francina R, Kelly, Martin G, Laird, Eamon, Healy, Martin, Strain, JJ, Mulhern, Maria S
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6118240/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30214179
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S166919