Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues

ba0007p28 | (1) | ICCBH2019

Duchenne muscular dystrophy: preliminary results of the Risbo-DMD study

Broggi Francesca , Vai Silvia , Baranello Giovanni , Sansone Valeria Sansone , D'Angelo Grazia , Pane Marika , Vita Gianluca , Bianchi Maria Luisa

Introduction: Reduced bone mineral density [BMD] and increased fracture risk are common complications in all conditions characterized by severely reduced physical activity and/or requiring long-term glucocorticoid [GC] treatment, including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy [DMD].Objectives: The RisBo-DMD study (EudraCT 2011-005745-12) is a 24-month prospective multicenter study, aimed at identifying DMD patients at higher risk of fractures and improving the bo...