Osteogenesis Imperfecta What is osteogenesis imperfecta? Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic bone disorder in which bones are fragile and break more easily. It has also…
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Hypoparathyroidism: A Guide for Families What is hypoparathyroidism? Calcium is essential for the functioning of your body’s nerves, muscles, bones, and cells. Therefore, the body monitors…
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Bone Health Your bones are an important part of your body and store very important minerals. Did you know that your bones gain strength until you…
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Bone density test in children Your child’s doctor has ordered a bone density test for your child. This may be because your child has a history…
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Pamidronate and Zoledronic Acid Infusions What are Pamidronate and Zoledronic Acid? Pamidronate and zoledronic acid are medications that belong to a class of drugs known as…
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Handout on vitamin D and rickets for medical students or residents, created by the PES resident/medical student education subcommittee
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Handout on hypocalcemia for medical students or residents, created by the PES resident/medical student education subcommittee
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Handout on hypercalcemia for medical students or residents, created by the PES resident/medical student education subcommittee
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Vitamin D Deficiency and Rickets: Vitamin D Prevalence of deficiency and insufficiency: 15% of the pediatric population. Vitamin D Physiology Daily recommended intake(healthy individuals) Infants (soon…
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