Lean mass, magnesium, faecal calprotectin and glucocorticoid exposure as risk factors for low bone mineral density in inflammatory bowel disease patients

Background and aim: Low bone mineral density (BMD) is a common complication in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, debates are ongoing with regard to the other involved factors, especially in younger pat ients. This study aimed to evaluate the parameters that contribute to de...

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Main Authors: Iulia Soare, Anca Sirbu, Mihai Mircea Diculescu, Bogdan Radu Mateescu, Cristian Tieranu, Sorina Martin, Carmen Gabriela Barbu, Mirela Ionescu, Simona Fica
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2021-08-01
Series:Endocrine Connections
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Online Access:https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/10/8/EC-21-0138.xml