Vitamin D, insulin-like growth factor-1, and stunting in children with transfusion-dependent thalassemia

Background Transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) has a major impact on a child’s growth and is associated with stunting, risk of vitamin D deficiency, and decreased insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). To date, the relationship between vitamin D levels and stunting in TDT remains unclear. Futherm...

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Main Authors: I Gusti Ayu Putu Eka Pratiwi, Roedi Irawan, I Dewa Gede Ugrasena, Muhammad Faizi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2022-03-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/2662