Predictors of improvement in bone mineral density after celiac disease diagnosis
ConclusionBMD increases at the lumbar spine after the diagnosis of CD and greater BMD improvement is associated with lower baseline serum calcium. This suggests that those with the lowest calcium, which is likely a surrogate for the greatest malabsorption, may have the greatest potential for improvement in skeletal health after treatment of CD.
Source: Endocrine - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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