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Reduced bone density in cystic fibrosis: DeltaF508 mutation is an independent risk factor.
The European respiratory journal - 1 Jan 2005
King S J, Topliss D J, Kotsimbos T, Nyulasi I B, Bailey M, Ebeling P R, Wilson J W
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence and identify determinants of reduced bone mineral density (BMD) in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). Adults (88) with CF (mean+/-SD age 29.9+/-7.7 yrs; forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) 58.2+/-21.5% of the predicted value) were studied. BMD at the lumbar spine (LS) and femoral neck (FN) and body composition were measured using...
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