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ba0003pp237 | Osteoporosis: evaluation and imaging | ECTS2014

Reference intervals for bone turnover markers in Spanish premenopausal women

Guanabens Nuria , Filella Xavier , Monegal Ana , Gomez-Vaquero Carmen , Bonet Maria , Buquet Dolors , Casado Enrique , Cerda Dacia , Erra Alba , Martinez Silvia , Montala Nuria , Pitarch Concepcion , Kanterewickz Eduardo , Sala Miquel , Suris Xavier , Torres Ferran , de Reumatoloia Lab Oscat Study Group Societat Catalana

Background and aims: Bone turnover markers (BTMs) are used in clinical practice for assessing patients with osteoporosis and their treatment. In Spain it is necessary to fine-tune the reference intervals, since they were established years ago in a low number of individuals. The aims of this study were to establish robust reference intervals for BTMs in healthy young premenopausal Spanish women and to investigate the factors influencing BTMs.Methods: 185 ...

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Reference intervals for bone turnover markers in Spanish premenopausal women

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