PO212 Prevalence of vitamin d deficiency in a complex neurological rehabilitation unit: a pilot study

• Published in: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry Vol. 88; no. Suppl 1; pp. A67 - A68
• Main Authors: Samra, Kiran, Maryam, Zahra, Swayne, Orlando, Farrell, Rachel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.12.2017
• Subjects: Vitamin D; Vitamin deficiency

Vitamin D is essential for bone strength, cell growth and immune function. Sources include sunlight and diet. Deficiency causes fatigue, bone pain and weakness. Recognised in Multiple Sclerosis and spinal cord injury, little data exists in brain injury, stroke and patients in complex neurorehabilita...