Osteopenia and Osteoporosis in Children and Adolescents with Beta Thalassemia Major

Osteopenia and Osteoporosis in Children and Adolescents with Beta Thalassemia Major

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Background: Osteopenia and osteoporosis in beta thalassemia major cases start early in life and increases the risk of fractures. It enhances morbidity, adds to the injury of patients and parents/ caregivers and burdens the health care system. Objective: To assess prevalence of decreased bone miner...

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Main Authors: Sumera Akram, Muhammad Ahmed Khan, Abdul Rehman, Noor-ul-Haq
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health Research Institute (HRI), National Institute of Health (NIH) 2023-11-01
Series:Pakistan Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
bone mineral density
osteopenia
osteoporosis
beta thalassemia major
Online Access:https://pjmr.org.pk/index.php/pjmr/article/view/385/159

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