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Ir Med J. 2020 Feb 13 ;113(2):23. Epub 2020 Feb 13. PMID: 32338839
Abstract Title:
Does Vitamin D Deficiency Predispose to Post Stroke Fatigue?
Abstract:
Aim This study is aimed at assessing the prevalence and associates of vitamin D deficiency amongst stroke survivors with fatigue and the impact of vitamin D supplementation on fatigue symptoms. Methods This was a retrospective observational study in which records of 58 consecutive stroke survivors with fatigue who had their vitamin D levels checked at presentation were reviewed and analysed. Comparison between groups was assessed using Pearson Chi Square and Fishers Exact tests. Results A total of 58 survivors (mean age 75.8, range 37-94 years) were included, the majority of which were females (56.9%), aged over 75 years (65.5%), lived with a partner (72.4%), were ambulant at presentation (53.4%) and had modified rankin scores (MRS) of
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