C You Later, Endothelial Injury! Low Vitamin C Post-Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Predisposes to Endothelial Injury and Overall Mortality in Children.

Key Points

• Children with low vitamin C after hematopoietic cell transplant show a higher risk of endothelial injury and overall mortality.
• Mortality rates were noted to be significantly increased due to oxidative stress linked to low vitamin C levels after transplant.
• Observational analysis highlights the connection between insufficient vitamin C and adverse health outcomes post-transplant in young patients.
• Findings underscore the importance of monitoring vitamin C levels to potentially reduce mortality risk in this vulnerable population.