Table 2.
Comparison of biochemical markers between infants with and without MBD.
| Variable-mean (SD) | MBD group (n = 202) | Non-MBD group (n = 285) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALP at screening (IU/L) | 410 (146) | 365 (150) | 0.001 |
| Peak ALP (IU/L) | 600 (205) | 524 (194) | <0.001 |
| PTH at screening (pmol/L) | 29 (10.4) | 11 (4.2) | <0.001 |
| Peak PTH (pmol/L) | 31.5 (15.5) | 14.2 (8.1) | <0.001 |
| Phosphate (mmol/L) | 1.86 (0.33) | 1.91 (0.32) | 0.166 |
| Calcium (mmol/L) | 2.5 (0.14) | 2.6 (0.14) | <0.001 |
| Magnesium (mmol/L) | 0.78 (0.09) | 0.81 (0.08) | <0.001 |
| Vitamin D (nmol/L) | 53 (20) | 60 (20) | 0.001 |