The Long-Term Effect of Very Low Birth Weight and Prematurity On Bone Mineral Density In 5-7 Years Old Children
Objective: Very low birth weight (VLBW) infants are at increased risk of osteopenia of prematurity due to interruption of intrauterine bone mineralization. In this study aimed to evaluate the bone mineral density (BMD) by evaluating DXA in children aged 5-7 years with VLBW and preterm birth. Meth...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Dicle University Medical School
2020-06-01
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Series: | Dicle Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://diclemedj.org/upload/sayi/77/Dicle%20Med%20J-04162.pdf |