Winston WK Koo Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Neonatologists, Neonatal Intensive Care, Bone Mineralization, Vitamin D
Department of Pediatrics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, USA
Dr. Winston Koo is a neonatologist in Shreveport, Louisiana and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's Hospital of Michigan and University Health Shreveport. He received his medical degree from University of New South Wales Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Ekhard E Ziegler, Winston WK Koo, Steven E Nelson and Janice M Jeter
Objective: A range of doses of supplemental vitamin D has been shown to be effective in preventing rickets in breastfed infants, but the effect of different doses of vitamin D on bone metabolism and mineral content has not been delineated. Methods: In a randomized trial, breastfed infants received from 2 to 9 months daily supplements of vitamin D in doses of 200 IU/d, 400 IU/d, 600 IU/d or 800 IU/d. Measures of bone metabolism (plasma) were determined periodically and bone mineral content (DXA) was determined at study entry and at the end of winter when infants were 5.5 to 9 months old. The main findings have been reported; here we report findings related to bone metabolism. Results:... view moreĀ»