Endocrine Abstracts

Background: MBDP describes inadequate mineralisation of bones in the preterm infant. Traditionally, neonatologists have used a raised ALP and low phosphate to diagnose MBDP, with phosphate supplements as first-line treatment. An alternative management approach, published by Chinoy et al (2019), recommended PTH and vitamin D in the routine work-up. Objectives: We undertook a review of data across two neonatal intensive care units:<p class="ab...