Bone metabolism assessment in children with chronic arthritides

Bone mineral density (BMD), bone biochemical markers, influence of inflammation and glucocorticoid administration on bone metabolism in 70 children with chronic arthritis were studied. Osteopenia was detected by dual energetic X-ray absorptiometry L1-L4 in 18,7% children. Disease duration enhanced o...

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Main Authors: M M Kostik, L M Vorontsov, V I Larionova
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: IMA PRESS LLC 2007-06-01
Series:Научно-практическая ревматология
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Online Access:https://rsp.mediar-press.net/rsp/article/view/831