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Hypophosphatasia
Hypophosphatasia is a rare inherited metabolic disease of decreased tissue nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNSALP) and defective bone mineralization.
Additional causes of hypercalcemia in infants TO THE EDITOR: I read with interest the article, "A Practical Approach to Hypercalcemia," (1) in the May 1, 2003, issue of American Family ... From American Family Physician,
6/15/04
by James E. Springate
Parenteral nutrition-associated metabolic bone disease ABSTRACT. The incidence of parenteral nutrition-- associated metabolic bone disease is unknown. Initial reports from the early 1980s suggested that both ... From JPEN: Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition,
9/1/02
by Seidner, Douglas L
Severe osteogenesis imperfecta: new therapeutic options? A class of drugs called aminobisphosphonates and stromal cell transplantation may be effective treatments for osteogenesis imperfecta. This bone disorder ... From British Medical Journal,
1/13/01
by R Smith
Oral health and disease - ABC of Oral Health The growth of teeth and common tooth disorders is discussed. Healthy teeth are very important for health and nutrition. From British Medical Journal,
6/17/00
by Ruth Holt
A list of illnesses that look like ill treatment A list of illnesses that look like ill treatment Monday, February 28, 2000 Diseases that sometimes mimic child abuse: Osteogenesis imperfecta, ... From Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The,
2/28/00
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