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Non-classical effects of vitamin D
Rafiq, R.
2020
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Rafiq, R. (2020). Non-classical effects of vitamin D: The role of vitamin D in inflammation, pulmonary function and COPD.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General introduction 9
PART I Relationship of serum 25(OH)D with inflammation and the role of adiposity
Chapter 2 Associations of different body fat deposits with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations.
25 Chapter 3 Association of serum vitamin D concentrations with C-reactive
protein, leptin and adiponectin is largely explained by the amount of adiposity.
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PART II Relationship of serum 25(OH)D with pulmonary function
Chapter 4 Associations of serum 25(OH)D concentrations with lung function, airway inflammation and common cold in the general population.
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Chapter 5 Association of vitamin D status with pulmonary function: potential mediation by inflammation and physical function.
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PART III Relationship of serum 25(OH)D with quality of life and effects in COPD
Chapter 6 Associations of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations with quality of life and self-rated health in an older population.
99 Chapter 7 Effects of daily vitamin D supplementation on respiratory muscle
strength and physical performance in vitamin D-deficient COPD patients: a pilot trial.
Chapter 8 Prevention of exacerbations in patients with COPD through vitamin D supplementation: a study protocol.
133 Chapter 9 Vitamin D to prevent exacerbations of COPD: systematic review
and meta-analysis of individual participant data from randomised controlled trials.
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Chapter 10 Summary and general discussion 179
Addendum
Nederlandse samenvating (Dutch summary) Dankwoord (Acknowledgements)
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