30 November 2021 - Analysis of outcomes based on serum levels
Correlation of Vitamin D Levels with COVID-19 Severity and Outcome
et al., Indian Journal of Clinical Practice, 32:6 (Peer Reviewed)
Prospective study of 81 hospitalized COVID+ patients in India, showing low vitamin D levels associated with COVID-19 severity and mortality.
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risk of death, 89.8% lower, RR 0.10, p < 0.001, high D levels (≥10ng/mL) 5 of 64 (7.8%), low D levels (<10ng/mL) 13 of 17 (76.5%), NNT 1.5.
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risk of mechanical ventilation, 90.3% lower, RR 0.10, p < 0.001, high D levels (≥10ng/mL) 4 of 64 (6.2%), low D levels (<10ng/mL) 11 of 17 (64.7%), NNT 1.7.
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| Effect extraction follows pre-specified rules prioritizing more serious outcomes. |
This study is excluded in the after exclusion results of meta
analysis:
unadjusted results with no group details.
Kaur et al., 11/30/2021, prospective, India, South Asia, peer-reviewed, 5 authors.
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