Vitamin D plays a pivotal role in the regulation of calcium-phosphorus metabolism,
particularly during pediatric age when nutritional rickets and impaired bone mass acquisition …

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) are major
complications to preterm birth. Hypovitaminosis D is prevalent in pregnancy. We …

Objectives Nutritional vitamin D supplements are often used in general pediatrics. Here, the
aim is to address vitamin D supplementation and calcium nutritional intakes in newborns …

Objective To assess the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels
and outcomes in preterm infants (< 32 weeks gestation). Study design Serum 25OHD was …

Objectives To evaluate vitamin D (vitD) status in early preterm infants (EPTIs) at birth and
during birth hospitalisation on current vitD intake. Design/methods Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin …

Objective To determine the optimal dose of vitamin D supplementation to achieve
biochemical vitamin D sufficiency in extremely low gestational age newborns in a masked …

Vitamin D is well known for its role as a calcium regulator and in maintenance of phosphate
homeostasis in musculoskeletal health, and fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) and its …

Background Recommendations for vitamin D supplementation for preterm infants span a
wide range of doses. Response to vitamin D supplementation and impact on outcomes in …

Proper mineral and vitamin D nutrition in preterm infants is essential for adequate bone
health because preterm infants are at a risk of prematurely developing osteopenia. This …

Objective To evaluate vitamin D status in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants and response
to vitamin D intake. Study design In this prospective cohort study of VLBW infants, 25 …