Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 13, 2012

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CHEO study links sickest children to low vitamin D

Low Vitamin D Levels May Make Sick Kids Sicker

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Primary source: Pediatrics
Source reference:
Madden K, et al “Vitamin D deficiency in critically ill children” Pediatr 2012; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-3328.

Additional source: Pediatrics
Source reference:
McNally J, et al “The association of vitamin D status with pediatric critical illness” Pediatr 2012; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-3059.

Additional source: Pediatrics
Source reference:
Abrams S and Coss-Bu J “Vitamin D deficiency in critically ill children: a roadmap to interventional research” Pediatr2012; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2012-1752.