The use of DXA for early detection of pediatric cystic fibrosis-related bone disease.
Christina Baldwin ChadwickRenallie ArcinasMelissa HamRong HuangStacie HunterMegha MehtaPreeti SharmaPrigi Anu VargheseKelli WilliamsDavid M TroendleMeghana N SathePublished in: Pediatric pulmonology (2023)
A DXA scan is a useful screening tool and can be used to identify pediatric patients who could benefit from further therapy and interventions to preserve adequate bone health and avoid further loss. QI initiatives can lead to improved screening and diagnosis and earlier intervention such as physical therapy. Further studies are needed to better understand the utility of physical therapy in children with CF.
Keyphrases
- bone mineral density
- cystic fibrosis
- postmenopausal women
- body composition
- pseudomonas aeruginosa
- healthcare
- randomized controlled trial
- public health
- computed tomography
- dual energy
- soft tissue
- physical activity
- young adults
- lung function
- bone loss
- bone regeneration
- health information
- quality improvement
- magnetic resonance imaging
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- risk assessment
- mesenchymal stem cells
- social media
- childhood cancer
- health promotion