VITAMIN D AND OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA IN PEDIATRICS

Vitamin D and Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Pediatrics

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a heterogeneous group of inherited skeletal dysplasias characterized by bone fragility.The study of bone metabolism, in these disease, is problematic in terms of clinical and genetic variability.The aims of our study were to evaluate the importance of Vitamin D levels in OI bone metabolism, reviewing studies performe

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Necrotic Bone Involvement in an Adult Afflicted with B-Cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Mimicking Osteomyelitis: A Case Report

A 41-year-old female presented with complaint of left hip and buttock pain.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) read more showed multi-focal bone marrow signal intensity changes in left iliac bone, sacrum and femur with an area of necrosis.The primary radiological differential diagnosis was multi-focal tuberculous osteomyelitis.Subsequent pelvic bone b

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Health Beliefs on Chronic Disease Management and Changes in Daily Routine among Thai Pilgrims during the Haj: A Qualitative Study

chicago cubs earrings Introduction: Serious illnesses and fatalities occur among Haj pilgrims each year, and chronic diseases appear to be the most common causes.However, there appears to be a lack of in-depth information on lifestyle adaptation and behavioural determinants of Haj pilgrims regarding management of chronic diseases during the pilgrim

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