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Neonatal-Perinatal
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
Biography
Dr. Pinkal kumar M Patel, MD is a doctor primarily located in Augusta, GA, with another office in Augusta, GA. He has 17 years of experience. His specialties include Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. He speaks English.
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Research Article Open Access
Vitamin D and Bone Health in Very Low and Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
Author(s): Pinkal Patel, Norman Pollock and Jatinder Bhatia
Aim: Metabolic bone disease is fairly common in premature infants. The incidence and severity of the disease increase with decreasing gestational age and birth weight. Vitamin D in addition to calcium and phosphorus is important for optimal bone health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of current vitamin D supplementation (400 IU) on the level of Vitamin D and other bone health parameters (calcium, phosphorus, PTH and alkaline phosphatase) in premature infants, especially VLBW and ELBW infants.
Methods: This was a prospective non-interventional trial for assessing the adequacy of Vitamin D at a dose of 400 IU... view more»
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