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World J Hepatol. Jun 27, 2011; 3(6): 157-163
Published online Jun 27, 2011. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v3.i6.157
MELD score, insulin-like growth factor 1 and cytokines on bone density in end-stage liver disease
Rebecca Mitchell, Jill McDermid, Mang M Ma, Constance L Chik
Rebecca Mitchell, Constance L Chik, Divisions of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2S2, Alberta, Canada
Jill McDermid, Mang M Ma, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2S2, Alberta, Canada
Author contributions: Mitchell M was involved in data collection, data interpretation, drafting of the manuscript and revision of the manuscript; McDermid J was involved in data collection, study conception, design and oversight, critical review and revision of the manuscript. Ma MM and Chik CL were involved in study conception, design and oversight, data interpretation, critical review and revision of the manuscript.
Supported by the Transplant Program of the University of Alberta Hospital
Correspondence to: Constance L Chik, MD, PhD, 362 HMRC, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2S2, Canada. cchik@ualberta.ca
Telephone: +1-780-4073636 Fax: +1-780-4076702
Received: November 30, 2010
Revised: May 20, 2011
Accepted: May 27, 2011
Published online: June 27, 2011
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