Publications by authors named "Veena S Mugali"
Article Synopsis
- A study examined vitamin D, calcium, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in 36 children with β-thalassemia compared to 36 matched controls, revealing significant deficiencies in the case group.
- Results showed that children with β-thalassemia had much lower hemoglobin and vitamin D levels, and higher serum ferritin compared to controls, indicating poor bone health risk.
- The findings suggest that the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and PTH deficit among thalassemic children could lead to growth failure and metabolic bone diseases.
