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Association between an AluI polymorphism in the calcitonin receptor gene and quantitative ultrasound parameters in Korean men.
Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre - 1 Jan 2007
Kang Byung Yong, Kim Ji Young, Lee Kang Oh
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between an AluI RFLP of the calcitonin receptor (CTR) gene and quantitative ultrasound (QUS) parameters in Korean men, and the interaction with nutrition as a lifestyle factor. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Broadband ultrasound attenuation, speed of sound and stiffness index of the calcaneus were measured using an ultrasound bone densitometer in 201...
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