ea0041gp38 | Bone & Calcium Homeostasis | ECE2016
Balasuriya Chandima
, Mosti Mats P
, Evensen Kari Anne I
, Brubakk Ann-Mari
, Indredavik Marit S
, Schei Berit
, Stunes Astrid Kamilla
, Syversen Unni
Introduction: Intrauterine weeks 3638 with rapid transplacental mineral transfer are crucial for skeletal development. Prematurity and low birthweight may therefore lead to a subnormal peak bone mass. We evaluated the influence of gestational age and low birthweight on bone mineral density (BMD) and content (BMC) in young adults born preterm with very low birthweight (VLBW) and small for gestational age (SGA) at term.Description of methods/design: ...