CF and childhood bone mineralization

[Mommafirst]

Should this be a test we should ask about?




Early onset of cystic fibrosis studied
PARIS, May 2 (UPI) -- A French study of children with cystic fibrosis has found evidence of very early onset defective bone mineralization in the lumbar spine.

A study by researchers at the Necker Hospital for Sick Children in Paris found the condition in the part of the lumbar spine -- located between the ribs and the pelvis -- was not caused by either nutritional status or lung disease in children between 2 years and puberty.

Dr. Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus and colleagues studied 25 children with cystic fibrosis younger than 6, 53 pre-pubertal children ages 6 to 10, and 36 adolescents 11 to 18.

They found ideal weight for height, fat-free mass and fat mass values decreased significantly as the children aged. Also, pulmonary disease severity increased significantly, mainly in adolescents.

The researchers recommend all children with CF undergo assessment of bone mineral density and body composition early in life to target those who need preventive treatment.

"Efforts to obtain and maintain normal bone status in these children must begin early in childhood," said Sermet-Gaudelus.

The study appears in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Copyright 2007 by United Press International. All Rights Reserved.

 

[Mommafirst]

Should this be a test we should ask about?




Early onset of cystic fibrosis studied
PARIS, May 2 (UPI) -- A French study of children with cystic fibrosis has found evidence of very early onset defective bone mineralization in the lumbar spine.

A study by researchers at the Necker Hospital for Sick Children in Paris found the condition in the part of the lumbar spine -- located between the ribs and the pelvis -- was not caused by either nutritional status or lung disease in children between 2 years and puberty.

Dr. Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus and colleagues studied 25 children with cystic fibrosis younger than 6, 53 pre-pubertal children ages 6 to 10, and 36 adolescents 11 to 18.

They found ideal weight for height, fat-free mass and fat mass values decreased significantly as the children aged. Also, pulmonary disease severity increased significantly, mainly in adolescents.

The researchers recommend all children with CF undergo assessment of bone mineral density and body composition early in life to target those who need preventive treatment.

"Efforts to obtain and maintain normal bone status in these children must begin early in childhood," said Sermet-Gaudelus.

The study appears in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Copyright 2007 by United Press International. All Rights Reserved.

 

[Mommafirst]

Should this be a test we should ask about?




Early onset of cystic fibrosis studied
PARIS, May 2 (UPI) -- A French study of children with cystic fibrosis has found evidence of very early onset defective bone mineralization in the lumbar spine.

A study by researchers at the Necker Hospital for Sick Children in Paris found the condition in the part of the lumbar spine -- located between the ribs and the pelvis -- was not caused by either nutritional status or lung disease in children between 2 years and puberty.

Dr. Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus and colleagues studied 25 children with cystic fibrosis younger than 6, 53 pre-pubertal children ages 6 to 10, and 36 adolescents 11 to 18.

They found ideal weight for height, fat-free mass and fat mass values decreased significantly as the children aged. Also, pulmonary disease severity increased significantly, mainly in adolescents.

The researchers recommend all children with CF undergo assessment of bone mineral density and body composition early in life to target those who need preventive treatment.

"Efforts to obtain and maintain normal bone status in these children must begin early in childhood," said Sermet-Gaudelus.

The study appears in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Copyright 2007 by United Press International. All Rights Reserved.

 

[Mommafirst]

Should this be a test we should ask about?




Early onset of cystic fibrosis studied
PARIS, May 2 (UPI) -- A French study of children with cystic fibrosis has found evidence of very early onset defective bone mineralization in the lumbar spine.

A study by researchers at the Necker Hospital for Sick Children in Paris found the condition in the part of the lumbar spine -- located between the ribs and the pelvis -- was not caused by either nutritional status or lung disease in children between 2 years and puberty.

Dr. Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus and colleagues studied 25 children with cystic fibrosis younger than 6, 53 pre-pubertal children ages 6 to 10, and 36 adolescents 11 to 18.

They found ideal weight for height, fat-free mass and fat mass values decreased significantly as the children aged. Also, pulmonary disease severity increased significantly, mainly in adolescents.

The researchers recommend all children with CF undergo assessment of bone mineral density and body composition early in life to target those who need preventive treatment.

"Efforts to obtain and maintain normal bone status in these children must begin early in childhood," said Sermet-Gaudelus.

The study appears in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Copyright 2007 by United Press International. All Rights Reserved.

 

[Mommafirst]

Should this be a test we should ask about?




Early onset of cystic fibrosis studied
PARIS, May 2 (UPI) -- A French study of children with cystic fibrosis has found evidence of very early onset defective bone mineralization in the lumbar spine.

A study by researchers at the Necker Hospital for Sick Children in Paris found the condition in the part of the lumbar spine -- located between the ribs and the pelvis -- was not caused by either nutritional status or lung disease in children between 2 years and puberty.

Dr. Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus and colleagues studied 25 children with cystic fibrosis younger than 6, 53 pre-pubertal children ages 6 to 10, and 36 adolescents 11 to 18.

They found ideal weight for height, fat-free mass and fat mass values decreased significantly as the children aged. Also, pulmonary disease severity increased significantly, mainly in adolescents.

The researchers recommend all children with CF undergo assessment of bone mineral density and body composition early in life to target those who need preventive treatment.

"Efforts to obtain and maintain normal bone status in these children must begin early in childhood," said Sermet-Gaudelus.

The study appears in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Copyright 2007 by United Press International. All Rights Reserved.

 

[Mommafirst]

Should this be a test we should ask about?




Early onset of cystic fibrosis studied
PARIS, May 2 (UPI) -- A French study of children with cystic fibrosis has found evidence of very early onset defective bone mineralization in the lumbar spine.

A study by researchers at the Necker Hospital for Sick Children in Paris found the condition in the part of the lumbar spine -- located between the ribs and the pelvis -- was not caused by either nutritional status or lung disease in children between 2 years and puberty.

Dr. Isabelle Sermet-Gaudelus and colleagues studied 25 children with cystic fibrosis younger than 6, 53 pre-pubertal children ages 6 to 10, and 36 adolescents 11 to 18.

They found ideal weight for height, fat-free mass and fat mass values decreased significantly as the children aged. Also, pulmonary disease severity increased significantly, mainly in adolescents.

The researchers recommend all children with CF undergo assessment of bone mineral density and body composition early in life to target those who need preventive treatment.

"Efforts to obtain and maintain normal bone status in these children must begin early in childhood," said Sermet-Gaudelus.

The study appears in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Copyright 2007 by United Press International. All Rights Reserved.

 

[JazzysMom]

I am a bit ignorant to some things, but I am ASSUMING this is similiar to the bone density done on older patients. Since we dont abosrb vitamins A&D well we are at risk for osteoperosis. If I understand this right they are finding early signs of the same thing in younger age groups. The idea is not too wait until it has progressed to test, follow up & treat, but rather to test & prevent it.

 

[JazzysMom]

I am a bit ignorant to some things, but I am ASSUMING this is similiar to the bone density done on older patients. Since we dont abosrb vitamins A&D well we are at risk for osteoperosis. If I understand this right they are finding early signs of the same thing in younger age groups. The idea is not too wait until it has progressed to test, follow up & treat, but rather to test & prevent it.

 

[JazzysMom]

I am a bit ignorant to some things, but I am ASSUMING this is similiar to the bone density done on older patients. Since we dont abosrb vitamins A&D well we are at risk for osteoperosis. If I understand this right they are finding early signs of the same thing in younger age groups. The idea is not too wait until it has progressed to test, follow up & treat, but rather to test & prevent it.

 

[JazzysMom]

I am a bit ignorant to some things, but I am ASSUMING this is similiar to the bone density done on older patients. Since we dont abosrb vitamins A&D well we are at risk for osteoperosis. If I understand this right they are finding early signs of the same thing in younger age groups. The idea is not too wait until it has progressed to test, follow up & treat, but rather to test & prevent it.

 

[JazzysMom]

I am a bit ignorant to some things, but I am ASSUMING this is similiar to the bone density done on older patients. Since we dont abosrb vitamins A&D well we are at risk for osteoperosis. If I understand this right they are finding early signs of the same thing in younger age groups. The idea is not too wait until it has progressed to test, follow up & treat, but rather to test & prevent it.

 

[JazzysMom]

I am a bit ignorant to some things, but I am ASSUMING this is similiar to the bone density done on older patients. Since we dont abosrb vitamins A&D well we are at risk for osteoperosis. If I understand this right they are finding early signs of the same thing in younger age groups. The idea is not too wait until it has progressed to test, follow up & treat, but rather to test & prevent it.

 

[NoExcuses]

Ya almost all CFers should be getting bone density tests annually per CFF guidelines.....

 

[NoExcuses]

Ya almost all CFers should be getting bone density tests annually per CFF guidelines.....

 

[NoExcuses]

Ya almost all CFers should be getting bone density tests annually per CFF guidelines.....

 

[NoExcuses]

Ya almost all CFers should be getting bone density tests annually per CFF guidelines.....

 

[NoExcuses]

Ya almost all CFers should be getting bone density tests annually per CFF guidelines.....

 

[NoExcuses]

Ya almost all CFers should be getting bone density tests annually per CFF guidelines.....

 

[ktsmom]

Thanks for the info. I'm adding this to my list of things to discuss with the doctor at our next visit (the other one is a hearing test to establish a baseline). The hearing test idea was prompted by a recent post on Tobramycin and hearing loss, plus I swear when Katy's on her TOBI cycle she always wants me to turn the music up in the car, saying she can't hear.

Making this stuff up or being cautious? Ah, the life of a CF parent.

 

[ktsmom]

Thanks for the info. I'm adding this to my list of things to discuss with the doctor at our next visit (the other one is a hearing test to establish a baseline). The hearing test idea was prompted by a recent post on Tobramycin and hearing loss, plus I swear when Katy's on her TOBI cycle she always wants me to turn the music up in the car, saying she can't hear.

Making this stuff up or being cautious? Ah, the life of a CF parent.