Vitamin D deficiency in patients with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Vitamin D is a prominent modulator of immunity and respiratory function. It plays a vital role in respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF). S. However, there is a dearth of information on patients with CF. The purpose of the meta-analysis is to highlight the importance of following the existing guidelines regarding maintenance of Vitamin D serum levels in patients with CF.

Methods

The systematic search was conducted without utilizing any time or language limitations in original database from the beginning until March 2022. The meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model. Heterogeneity was determined by I² statistics and Cochrane Q test.

Results

Pooled analysis using the random-effects model of the 8 case-control studies with 13 eff

SUBMITTER: Farahbakhsh N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10795301 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature