β-adrenergic receptor antagonists and fracture risk: a meta-analysis of selectivity, gender, and sit...
β-adrenergic receptor antagonists and fracture risk: a meta-analysis of selectivity, gender, and site-specific effects
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London: Springer London
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English
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London: Springer London
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By meta-analysis, the risk of fracture was 15 % lower in patients treated with β-adrenergic blockers compared to controls independent of gender, fracture site, and dose. This might be attributable to β1-selective blockers.
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The aim of this study is to determine by meta-analysis whether β-adrenergic blockers (BBs) reduce...
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β-adrenergic receptor antagonists and fracture risk: a meta-analysis of selectivity, gender, and site-specific effects
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1492608926
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1492608926
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0937-941X
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1433-2965
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10.1007/s00198-013-2498-z
