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Download fileThe effect of critical illness on bone metabolism and bone mineral density
thesis
posted on 2019-03-14, 02:58 authored by Neil OrfordIn the years after critical illness, survivors are more likely to experience disability and
disease. The recognition, prevention and treatment of this is evolving. Loss of bone mass
after critical illness may contribute to disability, because of an increased risk of fracture and
death. This thesis investigates the relationship between critical illness, bone loss, and
fracture, and proposes a study to prevent this from occurring.