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A cross-sectional multicenter study of osteogenesis imperfecta in North America - results from the linked clinical research centers.
Clinical genetics - 1 Feb 2015
Patel R M, Nagamani S C S, Cuthbertson D, Campeau P M, Krischer J P, Shapiro J R, Steiner R D, Smith P A, Bober M B, Byers P H, Pepin M, Durigova M, Glorieux F H, Rauch F, Lee B H, Hart T, Sutton V R
Abstract excerpt
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is the most common skeletal dysplasia that predisposes to recurrent fractures and bone deformities. In spite of significant advances in understanding the genetic basis of OI, there have been no large-scale natural history studies. To better understand the natural history and improve the care of patients, a network of Linked Clinical Research Centers (LCRC) was established. Subjects...
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