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Severe bone demineralisation is associated with higher mortality in children with cystic fibrosis.
Irish medical journal - 1 Feb 2009
O'Reilly R, Fitzpatrick P, Leen G, Elnazir B, Greally P
Abstract excerpt
Decreased bone mineral density (BMD) is an emerging problem for clinicians who care for children with Cystic fibrosis (CF). The aim of this study was to determine prevalence and assess risk factors for reduced BMD in our adolescent population with CF. All bone densitometry scans (n=99) performed on children (n=79) with a mean age 13.6 (10-19.2) years over a 7 year period (2000-2007) were reviewed. Patient records...
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