Bone density and bone metabolism in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Bone density and bone metabolism in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Background/Aims: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at high risk for low bone mineral density (BMD). This study aimed to evaluate BMD in IBD patients and its relationship with bone metabolism in a group of Iranian patients. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted...

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Main Authors: Kourosh M Shirazi, Mohammad H Somi, Parisa Rezaeifar, Ibrahim Fattahi, Manuchehr Khoshbaten, Masoumeh Ahmadzadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Inflammatory bowel disease
osteopenia
osteoporosis
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2012;volume=18;issue=4;spage=241;epage=247;aulast=Shirazi

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