Biochemical markers for metabolic bone disease in preterm infants: insights from a structured Bone Health Programme in the Middle East
In this large single-centre cohort, peak PTH was the most accurate biochemical marker for radiographic osteopenia, outperforming ALP and phosphate. Incorporating PTH into routine screening, alongside ALP and phosphate, may improve early identification and targeted mineral optimisation, potentially reducing fractures and streamlining follow-up.
Authors
- Kamal Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5516-717X)
- Faisal Alamer
- Mohanned Alrahili
- Abdulrahman Mandurah
- Abdulrahman Altuwaym
- Mohammad Maghoula
- Faisal Alsehli
- Ibrahim Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7328-2529)
- Beverly Baylon
- Saif Alsaif
- Lina Alsherbini
- Talal Aljarbou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0945-0473)
- Mesaed Alsenani
- Alanoud Alluwaymi
Institutions
- King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (SA)
- King Abdulaziz Medical City (SA)
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Paediatrics Open
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2025-003927
- Primary Topic
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00