Factors affecting skeletal integrity in an Australia Rett syndrome cohort and best practice guidelines for prevention and management of low bone density in Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder. Cross sectional and longitudinal densitometry assessment in Rett syndrome found decreased bone density with age but muscle mass and mensus afforded some protection. Consensus-based clinical management guidelines provided recommendations fo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jefferson, Amanda Louise
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Curtin University 2016
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1625