Abstract:Unwanted events of systemic steroids (SS) could be predicted by genetic testing for predisposition to the steroid induced osteoporosis. The current study was designed to investigate association between TaqI polymorphism of the vitamin D receptor gene (VDR), bone mineral densi ty (BMD) and rate of vertebral and extravertebral fractures in patients with severe asthma and long term steroid therapy. The study involved 54 patients (15 males, 39 premenopausal females aged up to 50 years). BMD was measured at lumbar … Show more
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