Quantitative ultrasound at the hand phalanges in adolescent boys in relation to their pubertal development and physical efficiency.

CONCLUSION: QUS at hand phalanges in adolescent boys aged 13-15 years depends on pubertal development and shoulder muscle strength. The overall physical efficiency has limited influence on bone properties assessed by QUS. (Endokrynol Pol 2013; 64 (5): 353-357). PMID: 24186591 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24186591?dopt=Abstract

Source: Endokrynologia Polska - November 6, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Chwałczyńska A, Pluskiewicz W, Syrycka J, Bolanowski M Tags: Endokrynol Pol Source Type: research

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