title: The relevance of 25-hydroxycalciferol measurements in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism.
abstract: In twenty-one patients with chronic hypoparathyroidism a close correlation was observed between the prescribed dose of ergocalciferol and mean serum 25-hydroxycalciferol levels. In the 75 serum specimens examined, a significant correlation was found between 25-hydroxycalciferol levels and calcium concentrations. The measurement of serum 25-hydroxycalciferol levels is of potential clinical value in the prediction of hyper- or hypocalcaemic episodes and in monitoring patient compliance.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood*; D004872:Ergocalciferols / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006887:Hydroxycholecalciferols / Q000097:blood*; D007011:Hypoparathyroidism / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D004872:Ergocalciferols; D006887:Hydroxycholecalciferols; D002118:Calcium