BMD and Body Composition in Children and Young Patients Affected by Cystic Fibrosis

Longer survival in cystic fibrosis has led to more bone complications. One hundred thirty‐six young patients were studied for 12‐24 months. Low BMD was found in 66%. Fat mass and lean mass were also reduced. Impaired pulmonary function and total steroid dose had the greatest negative influence on bo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of bone and mineral research 2006-03, Vol.21 (3), p.388-396
Hauptverfasser:	Bianchi, Maria Luisa, Romano, Giovanna, Saraifoger, Silvia, Costantini, Diana, Limonta, Cristina, Colombo, Carla
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Absorptiometry, Photon Adolescent Biological and medical sciences BMD body composition Body Mass Index Bone Density bone mass Child cystic fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis - metabolism Cystic Fibrosis - pathology Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Humans Longitudinal Studies Lumbar Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging Male pediatrics Skeleton and joints Vertebrates: osteoarticular system, musculoskeletal system
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