Table 1 Characterisation of the patient population in this study (n = 47)
Characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
Age ± SD, years (range) | 58.05 ± 13.0 (24–85) |
Male, n (%) | 24 (51) |
BMI ± SD, kg/m2 (range) | 24.57 ± 3.72 (16.73–35.23) |
Known diseases affecting BMD, n (%) | |
Osteoporosis | 16 (34) |
Cystic fibrosis | 5 (10.6) |
Malignancy | 30 (64) |
Renal failure | 12 (25.5) |
Stem cell transplantation | 8 (17) |
Known medications affecting BMD, n (%) | |
Cholecalciferol | 24 (51) |
Calcitriol | 9 (19) |
Corticosteroids | 13 (27.7) |
Bisphosphonates | 13 (27.7) |