The role of cord blood IGF-I levels in preterm osteopenia

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Atabek M., Pirgon O., Yorulmaz A., Kurtoglu S.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, vol.19, no.3, pp.253-257, 2006 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 19 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2006
• Doi Number: 10.1515/jpem.2006.19.3.253
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.253-257
• Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Osteopenia is a frequent condition in preterm infants. This prospective study was designed to assess the relationship between cord blood insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) levels and bone mineralization in healthy premature infants.