Bone Mineral Density and Related Factors in Renal Transplant Recipients, in the North of Iran.

CONCLUSION: According to our results, osteoporotic and osteopenia groups have lower BMI that is associated with lower BMD. This can lead to increased risk of bone fractures in the future. Early discontinuation or reduction of prednisolone dose can improve BMD. PMID: 32943596 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Iran J Kidney Dis Source Type: research