Abstract:Introduction: Calcium and vitamin D supplements intake have been linked to nephrolithiasis as around 80% of kidney stones contain calcium. However, studies regarding these supplements administration yielded conflicting data. Objectives: In this study we aimed to assess calcium and vitamin D supplements intake and the presence of significant association with nephrolithiasis among Lebanese patients.
Patients and Methods:The study was conducted at nephrology clinics selected randomly from all Lebanese districts o… Show more
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