Bone mineral density monitoring in children and young people with risk factors
bone mineral density
tests per year, UK, for children and young people with risk factors
“Consider monitoring for changes in bone mineral density in children and young people with risk factors, such as low body mass index (BMI), low trauma fracture or continued or repeated glucocorticosteroid use.”
NICE NG129, Crohn's disease: management, section 1.2, 2019-05
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- Not routine for all children and young people with Crohn's disease; adults follow the osteoporosis guideline.
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