Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
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Full title
Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
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United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
Journal title
The New England journal of medicine, 2018-12, Vol.379 (26), p.2547-2556
Language
English
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United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
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Fracture-risk screening is indicated with initiation of glucocorticoids. If the risk is high because of age, bone mineral density, or the fracture risk assessment tool score, pharmacologic treatment is recommended; bisphosphonates are recommended as first-line treatment.
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Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2161066250
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2161066250
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ISSN
0028-4793
E-ISSN
1533-4406
DOI
10.1056/NEJMcp1800214
