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Serum vitamin D level after an annual intramuscular injection of ergocalciferol

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An annual intramuscular injection of ergocalciferol (150 000 IU) normalized low serum (25(OH)D concentrations in elderly people for 1 year. The treatment had a slight effect on serum 24,25(OH)2D levels but no effect on 1,25(OH)2D levels.

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  1. Geriatric Department, Tampere City Hospital, Parantolankatu 6, SF-33500, Tampere, Finland

    R. J. Heikinheimo, M. V. Haavisto, E. J. Harju, J. A. Inkovaara, R. H. Kaarela, L. A. Kolho & S. A. Rajala

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Heikinheimo, R.J., Haavisto, M.V., Harju, E.J. et al. Serum vitamin D level after an annual intramuscular injection of ergocalciferol. Calcif Tissue Int 49 (Suppl 1), S87 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02555102

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