The clinical utility of bone marker measurements in osteoporosis
The clinical utility of bone marker measurements in osteoporosis
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Osteoporosis is characterised by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, resulting in increased fragility and susceptibility to fracture. Osteoporotic fractures are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Direct medical costs from such fractures in the UK are currently estimated at over two billion pounds per year, result...
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The clinical utility of bone marker measurements in osteoporosis
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3765909
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1479-5876
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1479-5876
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10.1186/1479-5876-11-201