Bone and body composition analyzed by Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) in clinical and nutritional evaluation of young patients with Cystic Fibrosis: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>the improved general therapy has led to reduced morbidity and mortality from Cystic Fibrosis (CF), and bone status may have a potentially greater clinical impact.</p> <p>We investigated the correlation between the severit...

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Main Authors: Ubertini Graziamaria, Russo Beatrice, Bella Sergio, Alghisi Federico, Bizzarri Carla, Lucidi Vincenzina, Cappa Marco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/9/61