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ea0052p27 | (1) | UKINETS2017

Supplementation of vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency in patients with GEP-NET using over the counter vitamin D3 preparations

Robbins Helen L , Symington Megan , Mosterman Barbara , Goodby Josie , davies Louise , Dimitriadis Georgios K , Kaltsas Grigorios , Randeva Harpal S , Weickert Martin O

Vitamin D (vit-D) deficiency is common in patients with gastro-entero-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (GEP-NET) and has been linked to reduced survival in these patients. Vit-D status was assessed in 183 patients with GEP-NET, at the time of their first presentation in the ARDEN-NET-Centre; and following simple advice at routine 6-monthly follow-up appointments to increase vit-D intake using over-the-counter vit-D preparations (Colecalciferol (Vit-D3), 10002000 units/d...

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Supplementation of vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency in patients with GEP-NET using over the counter vitamin D3 preparations

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