Stefan Johansson
31st May 2008, 08:53
Leading article - June 2008
The Leading article for June 2008 is about a relatively common clinical issue for extremely preterm infants: osteopenia of prematurity.
This review article is written Catherine Harrison and co-workers, Leeds, UK.
The articles are published in collaboration with the journal Acta Paediatrica (http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0803-5253).
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Osteopenia of prematurity: a national survey and review of practice
Premature infants are at significant risk of reduced bone mineral content (BMC) and subsequent osteopenia. There are currently no standard practices regarding screening, investigation or treatment of this condition. We present a case report and findings of a national survey of 36 level 2 and 3 neonatal units (72% response rate). The findings showed widely disparate practice regarding screening, prevention and treatment. We summarize the tests currently available for osteopenia and suggest guidelines for management of the at risk group.
Conclusion: Our survey confirms inconsistent practices regarding management of infants at risk of osteopenia of prematurity. Investigations and treatments available are summarized together with a guideline for management of this susceptible group of infants.
Click here to read the article in full text. (http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1651-2227.2007.00721.x)
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The Leading article for June 2008 is about a relatively common clinical issue for extremely preterm infants: osteopenia of prematurity.
This review article is written Catherine Harrison and co-workers, Leeds, UK.
The articles are published in collaboration with the journal Acta Paediatrica (http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0803-5253).
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Osteopenia of prematurity: a national survey and review of practice
Premature infants are at significant risk of reduced bone mineral content (BMC) and subsequent osteopenia. There are currently no standard practices regarding screening, investigation or treatment of this condition. We present a case report and findings of a national survey of 36 level 2 and 3 neonatal units (72% response rate). The findings showed widely disparate practice regarding screening, prevention and treatment. We summarize the tests currently available for osteopenia and suggest guidelines for management of the at risk group.
Conclusion: Our survey confirms inconsistent practices regarding management of infants at risk of osteopenia of prematurity. Investigations and treatments available are summarized together with a guideline for management of this susceptible group of infants.
Click here to read the article in full text. (http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1651-2227.2007.00721.x)
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You may comment the article directly below or discuss any particular aspect in any of the other forums.