[Osteoporosis in childhood and adolescence].
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چکیده
OBJECTIVE To review recent data concerning osteoporosis and osteopenia in childhood and adolescence, focusing on diagnosis, prevention and treatment. SOURCES OF DATA Literature review of Medline and Lilacs databases (1992 to 2002). SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS Childhood osteoporosis is defined and classified. Imaging and laboratory diagnostic techniques are emphasized, as well as prevention and drug treatment. CONCLUSIONS Pediatricians should identify the risk factors for osteoporosis and guide patients in terms of its prevention and treatment.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Jornal de pediatria
دوره 79 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003