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Cystic Fibrosis

Update on cystic fibrosis-related bone disease: a special focus on children. Paediatr Respir Rev. 2009 Sep;10(3):134–42.
Very high-dose ergocalciferol is effective for correcting vitamin D deficiency in children and young adults with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros. 2009 Jul;8(4):270–2.
Relation of bone mineral density with clinical and laboratory parameters in pre-pubertal children with cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2009 Jul;44(7):706–12.
Intravenous zoledronate improves bone density in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2009 Jun;70(6):838–46.
Treatment and prevention of vitamin D insufficiency in cystic fibrosis patients: comparative efficacy of ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol, and UV light. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Jun;94(6):2037–43.
Vitamin D deficiency and chronic lung disease. Can Respir J. 2009 May–Jun;16(3):75–80.
Treatment and Prevention of Vitamin D Insufficiency in Cystic Fibrosis Patients: Comparative Efficacy of Ergocalciferol, Cholecalciferol and UV Light. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Mar 31.
Dawn of the "bone phenotype" in cystic fibrosis. Pediatrics. 2009 Feb;123(2):e353; author reply e353–4.
Vitamin D in infants with cystic fibrosis diagnosed by newborn screening. J Paediatr Child Health. 2009 Jan–Feb;45(1–2):36–41.
Bone mass density and associated factors in cystic fibrosis patients of young age. J Paediatr Child Health. 2008 Dec;44(12):681–5.
Update on fat-soluble vitamins in cystic fibrosis. Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2008 Nov;14(6):574–81. Review.
Prevalence of low bone mass and deficiencies of vitamins D and K in pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis from 3 Canadian centers. Pediatrics. 2008 Nov;122(5):1014–20.
Alendronate once weekly for the prevention and treatment of bone loss in Canadian adult cystic fibrosis patients (CFOS trial). Chest. 2008 Oct;134(4):794–800.
Current treatment recommendations for correcting vitamin D deficiency in pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis are inadequate. J Pediatr. 2008 Oct;153(4):554–9.
Phospho-soda-induced symptomatic hypocalcemia in a patient with cystic fibrosis and vitamin D malabsorption. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2008 Oct;47(4):514–6.
Intravenous zoledronate improves bone density in adults with cystic fibrosis. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2008 Sep 25.
Vitamin D and bone health in adults with cystic fibrosis. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2008 Sep;69(3):374–81.
Evaluation of bone mineral density in cystic fibrosis patients. Rev Port Pneumol. 2008 Sep–Oct;14(5):625–34.
Percent true calcium absorption, mineral metabolism, and bone mineralization in children with cystic fibrosis: effect of supplementation with vitamin D and calcium. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2008 Aug;43(8):772–80.
Undercarboxylated osteocalcin and bone mass in 8–12 year old children with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros. 2008 Jul;7(4):307–12.
Susceptibility to nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease. Eur Respir J. 2008 Jun;31(6):1322–33. Review.
Recommendations for the management of bone demineralization in cystic fibrosis. Arch Pediatr. 2008 Mar;15(3):301–12.
Vitamin D binding protein, a new nutritional marker in cystic fibrosis patients. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2008;46(3):365–70.
Vitamin D insufficiency in children, adolescents, and young adults with cystic fibrosis despite routine oral supplementation. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Dec;86(6):1694–9.
Nutrient status of adults with cystic fibrosis. J Am Diet Assoc. 2007 Dec;107(12):2114–9.
Vitamin K prescribing patterns and bone health surveillance in UK children with cystic fibrosis. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2007 Dec;20(6):605–10.
Induction of cathelicidin in normal and CF bronchial epithelial cells by 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3). J Cyst Fibros. 2007 Nov 30;6(6):403–10.
Treatment of vitamin D deficiency with UV light in patients with malabsorption syndromes: a case series. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2007 Oct;23(5):179–85.
Cholecalciferol significantly increases 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in adults with cystic fibrosis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 May;85(5):1307–11.
Low bone mineral density in young children with cystic fibrosis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2007 May 1;175(9):951–7.
Nutritional management of cystic fibrosis patients. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2007 May;10(3):348–54. Review.
The genetic background of osteoporosis in cystic fibrosis: association analysis with polymorphic markers in four candidate genes. J Cyst Fibros. 2006 Dec;5(4):229–35.
The effect of vitamin K supplementation on biochemical markers of bone formation in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. Eur J Pediatr. 2006 Aug;165(8):540–5.
Vitamin A and lung function in CF. J Cyst Fibros. 2006 May;5(2):129–31.
Vitamins. Pediatr Rev. 2006 Feb;27(2):44–55. Review.
Genetic markers in the pathogenesis of osteopenia and osteoporosis in cystic fibrosis. Med Wieku Rozwoj. 2006 Jan–Mar;10(1 Pt 2):275–87. Review.
Cystic fibrosis: nutritional consequences and management. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2006;20(3):531–46. Review.
Genetics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, beyond a1-antitrypsin deficiency. Curr Med Chem. 2006;13(24):2857–73. Review.
How to manage osteoporosis in children. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2005 Dec;19(6):991–1005. Review.
Protocol for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in patients with cystic fibrosis. Med Clin (Barc). 2005 Sep 17;125(9):325–8.
Failure of high-dose ergocalciferol to correct vitamin D deficiency in adults with cystic fibrosis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2005 Jul 15;172(2):212–7.
Ultraviolet B radiation improves serum levels of vitamin D in patients with cystic fibrosis. Acta Paediatr. 2005 May;94(5):547–52.
Effect of oral biphosphonates in patients with cystic fibrosis and low bone mineral density. Arch Pediatr. 2004 Dec;11(12):1445–9.
Randomised double blind placebo controlled trial investigating the effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral density and bone metabolism in adult patients with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros. 2004 Dec;3(4):233–6.
Treatment of bone disease in cystic fibrosis. Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2004 Nov;10(6):524–30. Review.
Disturbances of calcium-PTH-vitamin D axis in chronic liver diseases. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metabol. 2004 Aug;48(4):443–50. Review.
Vitamin A levels in patients with CF are influenced by the inflammatory response. J Cyst Fibros. 2004 Aug;3(3):143–9.
Serum vitamin D levels in children with cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2004 Aug;38(2):119–22.
Effect of oral bisphosphonates on bone mineral density and body composition in adult patients with cystic fibrosis: a pilot study. Thorax. 2004 Aug;59(8):699–703.
A study of bone mineral density in adult patients with cystic fibrosis. Med Clin (Barc). 2004 Jun 19;123(3):81–4.
Recognizing and treating glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in patients with pulmonary diseases. Chest. 2004 May;125(5):1859–76. Review.
Bone mineral density in Australian children, adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis: a controlled cross sectional study. Thorax. 2004 Feb;59(2):149–55.
Management of osteoporosis in adults with cystic fibrosis. Drugs. 2004;64(2):133–47. Review.
Musculoskeletal manifestations in cystic fibrosis. Joint Bone Spine. 2003 Sep;70(5):327–35. Review.
Short-term calcitriol administration improves calcium homeostasis in adults with cystic fibrosis. Osteoporos Int. 2003 Jun;14(5):442–9.
Abnormalities of the PTH-vitamin D axis and bone turnover markers in children, adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis: comparison with healthy controls. Osteoporos Int. 2003 Jun;14(5):404–11.
Histomorphometric analysis of bone biopsies from the iliac crest of adults with cystic fibrosis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2002 Dec 1;166(11):1470–4.
Vitamin deficiency and malnutrition. Ann Biol Clin (Paris). 2002 Jul–Aug;60(4):443–50.
Bone mineral density and quantitative ultrasound in adults with cystic fibrosis. Eur J Endocrinol. 2002 Apr;146(4):531–6.
Genetic risk factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Swiss Med Wkly. 2002 Jan 26;132(3–4):27–37. Review.
Abnormal bone turnover in cystic fibrosis adults. Osteoporos Int. 2002;13(2):151–7.
Bone mineral density in patients with chronic lung diseases. Rev Mal Respir. 2001 Sep;18(4 Pt 1):411–5.
Chronic respiratory failure and osteoporosis: a difficult problem to unravel. Rev Mal Respir. 2001 Sep;18(4 Pt 1):361–3.
Effect of intravenous pamidronate on bone mineral density in adults with cystic fibrosis. Thorax. 2001 Apr;56(4):314–6.
Diminished and erratic absorption of ergocalciferol in adult cystic fibrosis patients. Am J Clin Nutr. 2001 Mar;73(3):602–6.
Human genetics: lessons from Quebec populations. Annu Rev Genomics Hum Genet. 2001;2:69–101. Review.
Vertebral deformities and low bone mineral density in adults with cystic fibrosis: a cross-sectional study. Osteoporos Int. 2001;12(5):366–72.
Efficacy of pamidronate for osteoporosis in patients with cystic fibrosis following lung transplantation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2000 Sep;162(3 Pt 1):941–6.
Osteoporosis and osteopenia in adults and adolescents with cystic fibrosis: prevalence and associated factors. Thorax. 2000 Sep;55(9):798–804.
Bone histomorphometry in adult patients with cystic fibrosis. Chest. 2000 Aug;118(2):434–9.
Bone mineral status in prepubertal children with cystic fibrosis. J Pediatr. 2000 May;136(5):648–52.
Monitoring of 25-OH vitamin D levels in children with cystic fibrosis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2000 Mar;30(3):314–9.
Bone mineral metabolism, bone mineral density, and body composition in patients with chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. Int J Pancreatol. 2000 Feb;27(1):21–7.
Osteoporosis: a new challenge in cystic fibrosis. Pharmacotherapy. 2000 Jan;20(1):34–51. Review.
Prospective, long-term study of fat-soluble vitamin status in children with cystic fibrosis identified by newborn screen. J Pediatr. 1999 Nov;135(5):601–10.
Low bone mineral density in adults with cystic fibrosis. Thorax. 1999 Nov;54(11):961–7.
Bone mineral status in 134 patients with cystic fibrosis. Arch Dis Child. 1999 Sep;81(3):235–40.
Bone mineral content and body composition in children and young adults with cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Pulmonol. 1999 Feb;27(2):80–4.
Altered calcium homeostasis in adults with cystic fibrosis. Osteoporos Int. 1999;10(2):102–8.
Osteoporosis in patients with cystic fibrosis. Clin Chest Med. 1998 Sep;19(3):555–67. Review.
Bone mass and vitamin D deficiency in adults with advanced cystic fibrosis lung disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1998 Jun;157(6 Pt 1):1892–9.
Genetic risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Eur Respir J. 1997 Jun;10(6):1380–91. Review.
Bone mineral density in patients with pancreatic insufficiency and steatorrhea. Am J Gastroenterol. 1997 May;92(5):867–71.
Vitamin D levels in children with cystic fibrosis. South Med J. 1997 Apr;90(4):378–83.
Osteoporosis in lung transplantation candidates with end-stage pulmonary disease. Am J Med. 1996 Sep;101(3):262–9.
Reduction in viscosity of cystic fibrosis sputum in vitro by gelsolin. Science. 1994 Feb 18;263(5149):969–71.
Vitamin therapy in cystic fibrosis—a review and rationale. J Clin Pharm Ther. 1993 Feb;18(1):33–8. Review.
A Japanese adult case of cystic fibrosis causing bone demineralization. Radiat Med. 1992 Jul–Aug;10(4):157–62.
Fat-soluble vitamins in infants identified by cystic fibrosis newborn screening. Pediatr Pulmonol Suppl. 1991;7:52–5.
Massive hepatomegaly, steatosis, and secondary plasma carnitine deficiency in an infant with cystic fibrosis. Pediatrics. 1989 Jun;83(6):993–7.
X-ray microanalysis of mammalian salivary glands. Scanning Microsc. 1989 Mar;3(1):225–39; discussion 239–41. Review.
Prevention of rickets in premature infants and in children with various chronic disease. Pol Tyg Lek. 1988 Nov 28;43(48):1565–8. Review.
Vitamin D and parathyroid hormone and bone mineralisation in adults with cystic fibrosis. Thorax. 1988 Mar;43(3):190–4.
Determinants of serum vitamin D levels in preadolescent cystic fibrosis children. Acta Paediatr Scand. 1987 Nov;76(6):962–5.
Protein abnormalities in adult respiratory distress syndrome, tuberculosis, and cystic fibrosis sera. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1987 Jan;184(1):74–82.
Practical management of nutrition and gastrointestinal tract in cystic fibrosis. J R Soc Med. 1986;79 Suppl 12:32–5.
Hypovitaminosis D and response to supplementation in older patients with cystic fibrosis. Q J Med. 1985 Jul;56(219):377–85.
Vitamin D metabolism and osteomalacia in cystic fibrosis. Gastroenterology. 1985 Mar;88(3):808–13.
Vitamin D metabolites in adolescents and young adults with cystic fibrosis: effects of sun and season. J Pediatr. 1985 Jan;106(1):21–6.
The nutritional state and nutrition. Acta Paediatr Scand Suppl. 1985;317:31–7. Review.
Vitamin status in treated patients with cystic fibrosis. Arch Dis Child. 1981 Sep;56(9):708–14.
Some biochemical indices of nutrition in treated cystic fibrosis patients. Am J Clin Nutr. 1981 Apr;34(4):462–74.
Serum concentrations of vitamin D-binding protein (group-specific component) in cystic fibrosis. Hum Genet. 1981;57(4):399–403.
A transferrin variant in a kindred with cystic fibrosis. Hum Hered. 1981;31(4):248–51.
Cystic fibrosis and malnutrition. J Pediatr. 1979 Sep;95(3):337–47. Review.
Serum vitamin D and related mineral metabolism in cystic fibrosis. Nutr Rev. 1979 Aug;37(8):247–9.
25-Hydroxycholecalciferol levels in patients with cystic fibrosis. J Pediatr. 1979 Jan;94(1):84–6.
Reduced serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration and disordered mineral metabolism in patients with cystic fibrosis. J Pediatr. 1979 Jan;94(1):38–42.
Rickets in adult cystic fibrosis with myopathy, pancreatic insufficiency and proximal renal tubular dysfunction. Am J Med. 1977 Sep;63(3):488–92.

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