Do gut activated immune cells mediate low bone mineral density in paediatric Crohn's disease?

Background: There has been an increasing awareness of the negative impact of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on bone metabolism and bone mineral density (BMD). A number of potential mechanisms have been suggested, including malnutrition and the use of steroids. Although it has been known for some t...

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Main Author: Penman, Gareth
Other Authors: Campbell, David ; Pockley, A. Graham
Published: University of Sheffield 2018
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.766520