Is There a Role for Vitamin D in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative condition characterized by the progressive loss of motor neurons. Patients usually die 3–5 years after diagnosis from respiratory failure. Several studies investigated the role of vitamin D as a biomarker or a therapeutic option...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020-07-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Neurology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2020.00697/full |