Article
Plasma zinc status, growth, and maturation in children with sickle cell disease.
The Journal of pediatrics - 1 Mar 1998
Leonard M B, Zemel B S, Kawchak D A, Ohene-Frempong K, Stallings V A
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine the relation of plasma zinc (Zn) status to growth and maturation in children with SS genotype sickle cell disease. STUDY DESIGN: A cross-sectional study of 104 subjects who were 50% female and ranged in age from 0.4 to 18 years was performed. Measures included plasma Zn concentration (Znp), height, weight, skinfold thicknesses, elbow breadth, upper arm...
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