The role of delayed bone age in the evaluation of stature and bone health in glucocorticoid treated patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

BACKGROUND: Low bone mineral density and an increased risk of appendicular and vertebral fractures are well-established consequences of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and the risk of fractures is exacerbated by long-term glucocorticoid treatment. Monitoring of endocrine and skeletal health and ti...

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Autores principales: Annexstad, E. J., Bollerslev, J., Westvik, J., Myhre, A. G., Godang, K., Holm, I., Rasmussen, M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2019
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Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6927168/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31889957
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13633-019-0070-0

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