ABSTRACT
The therapeutical effect of keto acids on bone histology was investigated in a prospective randomized controlled study of 40 patients. A marked improvement in osteofibrotic as well as in osteomalacic changes was found in bone biopsies after 12 months of treatment with keto acids.
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Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder/drug therapy , Keto Acids/therapeutic use , Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder/diet therapy , Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder/pathology , Combined Modality Therapy , Dietary Proteins/administration & dosage , Humans , Prospective Studies , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic , Vitamin D/therapeutic useABSTRACT
Infectious mononucleosis, described for the first time many years ago, is still nowadays a frequent disease in children. History, etiology, pathogenesis and immunologic response to infectious mononucleosis are described. The value and limitations of diagnostic tests are discussed. The differential diagnosis, prognosis and possible complications are outlined. Data from the literature are compared with results of our own experience with 35 serologically proven infections in children of different ages.
