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Editorial: Musculoskeletal markers of healthy development in youth

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 06 Aug 2026, 00:00

Editorial: Musculoskeletal markers of healthy development in youth

Survey of recent research and tools for tracking musculoskeletal growth in children and adolescents, covering biomarkers, imaging, AI, and activity measures.

Key Takeaways
  • Identifying reliable markers of musculoskeletal development has become a major focus of paediatric and lifespan research
  • Particular attention is given to Radiofrequency Echographic Multi-Spectrometry (REMS)
  • This paper may help inform researchers setting public health guidelines for bone-strengthening physical activity
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