Longitudinal Change of Vitamin D Status in Children With Epilepsy on Antiepileptic Drugs: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Abstract Background Our aim was to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of vitamin D deficiency and the changes of vitamin D level among children with epilepsy on antiepileptic drugs. Methods The levels of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D were measured at the start of antiepileptic drugs and at 6- to...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric neurology 2015-02, Vol.52 (2), p.153-159
Hauptverfasser:	Lee, Yun-Jin, MD, PhD, Park, Kyung Mi, MD, Kim, Young Mi, MD, PhD, Yeon, Gyu Min, MD, Nam, Sang Ook, MD, PhD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Anticonvulsants - therapeutic use antiepileptic drug Child Child, Preschool Cohort Studies epilepsy Epilepsy - drug therapy Epilepsy - epidemiology Female Humans hypovitaminosis D Male Neurology Pediatrics Time Factors vitamin D Vitamin D - analogs & derivatives Vitamin D - metabolism Vitamin D Deficiency - epidemiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Background Our aim was to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of vitamin D deficiency and the changes of vitamin D level among children with epilepsy on antiepileptic drugs. Methods The levels of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D were measured at the start of antiepileptic drugs and at 6- to 12-month intervals in children with epilepsy taking antiepileptic drugs in Pusan National University Children's Hospital. Vitamin D deficiency was defined as 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels
ISSN:	0887-8994 1873-5150
DOI:	10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2014.10.008