Thyroid function determinants, calcium, phosphate and vitamin D in adult male smokers in Calabar, Nigeria
Cigarette smoke contains noxious substances associated with alteration in thyroid gland function and bone metabolism in smokers. Serum cotinine, triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), thyroid stimulating Hormone (TSH), calcium, phosphate and vitamin D levels were estimated in 100 smokers and 50 non-...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Deccan College of Medical Sciences
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=276838 |