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Arthritis
Childhood arthritis raises risk of broken bones
June 2nd, 2006
Childhood arthritis increases the risk of fractures, particularly during adolescence, according to a large study of British patient records. The researchers say that more targeted treatments promoting bone health would benefit patients with childhood-onset arthritis throughout their lifespan. In addition to raising the risk of fracture during childhood, the researchers also found that childhood-onset arthritis potentially heightens fracture risk after age 45. A research team led by pediatric rheumatologist Jon M. Burnham, MD, of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania, analyzed the medical records of 1,959 patients...
Source: Medicine & Law Weekly (2006-06-02)
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