Bone mineral density and its contributing factors in Egyptian children with cystic fibrosis

Bone mineral density and its contributing factors in Egyptian children with cystic fibrosis

Abstract Background Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder that, despite advances in medical care, continues to be a life-limiting disease. With increase in life expectancy of the CF population, bone disease has emerged as a common complication. Aim The aim of the study was to deter...

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Main Authors: Maggie L. Naguib, Hala M. Koura, Mona M. Mahmoud, Atef S. Mohamed, Samiha S. Wissa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2016-06-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology
Subjects:
body composition
bone mineral density
contributing factors
cystic fibrosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.4103/1687-8426.184372

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