Faculty

Tom D. Thacher, M.D.

Clinical Studies

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Vitamin D-Sulfates in Breastmilk Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to measure a naturally modified form of vitamin D metabolites, known as vitamin D sulfates, in freshly expressed breastmilk samples and identify correlations with serum vitamin D status. Knowledge obtained from these measurements could suggest alternative approaches to improving vitamin D intake for infants.

Obejctive 2- Test sulfatase activity in infant saliva and digesta by non- invasive swabs to determine nutritional value of visitamin D sulfates for the infant.

Objective 3- Measurement of Vitamin D- Sulfate and 25- Hydroxyvitamin D- Sulfate in women who may be at risk for Vitamin D deficiency. Lactating women >3 weeks after delivery

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Comparison of Outcomes Between Two Models of Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Roles in Primary Care Rochester, MN
Is a greater care team NP/PA to MD/DO ratio associated with reduced cost and improved access and continuity within the care team?
Ultrasound imaging and quantitative vibro-acoustic assessment of rickets in children Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to determine if ultrasound imaging of bone can identify the changes of impaired mineralization of the growth plates at the wrists and the knees, similar to those visible on plain radiographs.

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