- Original Article
- General Pediatrics
- Effect of 2–6 weeks of systemic steroids on bone mineral density in children
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Athira Kuniyil, Somdipa Pal, Namrita Sachdev, Tribhuvan Pal Yadav
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2022;65(5):254-261. Published online November 18, 2021
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Question: Does steroid use for 2–6 weeks in children affect bone mineral content (BMC) or density (BMD)?
Finding: Steroid use for 2–6 weeks significantly decreased BMC and BMD of the whole body, total body less the head, lumbar spine, and distal radius. A significant negative correlation was observed among BMD, duration, and cumulative dose.
Meaning: Steroid use for 2–6 weeks in children negatively affected BMC and BMD. |
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