Assessing bone development in preterm infants using quantitative ultrasonography showed a decline in the early postnatal period

ConclusionThe mcSOS and mcBTT of preterm infants showed a small to moderate decline during the early postnatal period. Future studies should explore the clinical relevance of this decline and develop interventions to halt it.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Paediatrica - September 22, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Marieke Krikke, Dana Yumani, Christine Rustenburg, Anneke Cranendonk, Jos Twisk, Harrie Lafeber, Mirjam Weissenbruch Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research