Association between serum vitamin D status and severity of liver cirrhosis: implications for therapeutic targeting in Nigerian patients
Lower serum vitamin D levels correlated with increased liver cirrhosis severity, suggesting its potential as both a prognostic marker and therapeutic target. Further studies should investigate the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in improving cirrhosis outcomes.
Authors
- Bruno Basil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2631-285X)
- Uchenna Nkemdilim Ijoma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0602-5247)
- Olive Obienu
- Oluchi Joy Ugwuanyi
- Winnifred Njideka Adiri
- Promise Udoka Asogwa
- Slyvester Chuks Nwokediuko
- Chinwe Philomena Onyia
Institutions
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology (NG)
- Benue State University (NG)
- University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2024-08-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-024-03353-1
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.27