Histological Maturation of the Brainstem and Cerebrum in the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Sids)

Abstract

Excess glucocorticoids induce osteoporosis. The effect of calcium and vitamin D on its prevention is uncertain. To clarify this issue we studied 2 groups of patients: group 1 (GI), n=8, who received methylprednisone (MP), vitamin D (ergocalciferol) 2900 + 1700 U/day* and calcium 1.05.5 gr/day* for 3.65~3.74 years* (r: