Pediatric Neurology
Volume 42, Issue 6 , Pages 394-395 , June 2010

Vitamin D and Bone Health in Children With Epilepsy: Fad or Fact?

  • Elaine Wirrell, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCommunications should be addressed to: Dr. Wirrell; Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Neurology, Mayo Clinic; 200 First Street Southwest; Rochester, MN 55905.

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PII: S0887-8994(10)00052-4

doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2010.02.001

Pediatric Neurology
Volume 42, Issue 6 , Pages 394-395 , June 2010

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