Study of Magnesium Sulfate in Children With Reduced Bone Density Secondary to Chronic Cholestatic Liver Disease

Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the role of magnesium deficiency in the pathogenesis of decreased serum vitamin D and reduced bone density in children with chronic cholestatic liver disease.

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2000-10

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• Results Heubi JE, Wiechmann DA, Creutzinger V, Setchell KD, Squires R Jr, Couser R, Rhodes P. Tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) in the prevention of total parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease. J Pediatr. 2002 Aug;141(2):237-42. doi: 10.1067/mpd.2002.125802.

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