Semiquantitative methods are needed to improve the diagnosis of vertebral fractures in AS in order to start early treatment and to avoid complications arising from osteoporosis.
Background: The aims of this study were to establish robust reference intervals and to investigate the factors influencing bone turnover markers (BTMs) in healthy premenopausal Spanish women.
Determination of different forms of 25-OHD in healthy young women does not offer additional advantages over standard 25-OHD for evaluating vitamin D deficiency. In these subjects 25-OHD values <15 ng/ml would be more appropriate for defining this deficiency.
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