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Cystic Fibrosis
Studies from University of Pennsylvania reveal new findings on cystic fibrosis
December 12th, 2008
"Purpose of review We review and critique recent scientific advances in the understanding of fat-soluble vitamins and the care of people with cystic fibrosis. Recent findings A shift in the conceptual approach to fat-soluble vitamin status has occurred," researchers in the United States report. "Vitamin status in cystic fibrosis had previously been discussed in terms of sufficiency versus insufficiency as compared with healthy populations. The discussion of vitamin status has now shifted to that of suboptimal versus optimal with respect to health outcomes. This is best illustrated by advances in the study of vitamin D. Newer metabolic and immunological roles and...
Source: Genomics & Genetics Weekly (2008-12-12)
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