Metabolic Bone Disease of Prematurity in Very Low Birthweight Infants: Retrospective Observational Study

Introduction: Metabolic bone disease of prematurity consists in a decrease of bone matrix mineral content, in comparison with the level expected for gestational age. Screening of this condition is based on serum alkaline phosphatase and phosphate levels. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prev...

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Main Authors: Raquel Costa, Catarina Franco, Nádia Santos, Patrícia Maio, Filipa Vieira, Sónia Antunes, Laura Martins, Madalena Lopo Tuna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ordem dos Médicos 2019-08-01
Series:Acta Médica Portuguesa
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Online Access:https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/10994