Quantitative ultrasound in the assessment of skeletal status in children and adolescents

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Genetic determinants of bone mass in adult women: A reevaluation of the twin model and the potential importance of gene interaction on heritability estimates

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Bone Mineral Density in Children and Adolescents: Relation to Puberty, Calcium Intake, and Physical Activity¹

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