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Close to the Bone: Why Clinicians Should Focus on Pediatric Skeletal Health

Pediatrician and sports medicine specialist Celina De Borja, MD, paints the big picture of why strong bones are essential to overall wellness and explains how providers can efficiently assess and address their patients’ risk factors. Her tips cover how to ask questions about sensitive topics (such as menstrual cycles and disordered eating), when to run labs, who needs supplemental vitamin D, how to interpret pediatric Z-scores, and the level of physical activity needed for bone growth.


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UCSF Pediatrics

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