Elevated bone turnover markers predict bone mineral density accrual in adolescents with 21-hydroxylase deficiency.

Pattara WiromratPhanpaphorn NamphaisanNantaporn WongsurawatOuyporn PanamontaNat Nasomyont

Published in: Clinical endocrinology (2022)

Higher GC dose and the use of prednisolone were associated with decreased LSBMD accrual in adolescents with 21OHD. CTX z-score independently associated with LSBMD accrual, suggesting its potential for prognostic bone biomarker.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
young adults
body composition
physical activity
replacement therapy
smoking cessation