TY - JOUR
T1 - Bone disease of prematurity
AU - Sharp, Mary
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - Bone disease of prematurity is a complication of preterm birth. This article reviews the aetiology, treatment and prevention of bone disease of prematurity. Provision of adequate nutrition including energy, protein, and minerals is required for both treatment and prevention. Screening for bone disease is controversial. White further research is required quantitative ultrasound appears to be a promising tool. for screening and monitoring response to therapy. Further research is needed before recommending physical activity to prevent bone disease of Prematurity. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
AB - Bone disease of prematurity is a complication of preterm birth. This article reviews the aetiology, treatment and prevention of bone disease of prematurity. Provision of adequate nutrition including energy, protein, and minerals is required for both treatment and prevention. Screening for bone disease is controversial. White further research is required quantitative ultrasound appears to be a promising tool. for screening and monitoring response to therapy. Further research is needed before recommending physical activity to prevent bone disease of Prematurity. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
U2 - 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2007.07.009
DO - 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2007.07.009
M3 - Review article
C2 - 17881164
SN - 0378-3782
VL - 83
SP - 653
EP - 658
JO - Early Human Development
JF - Early Human Development
ER -