Journal article
V. Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Treating and Preventing Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on bone density and fractures in postmenopausal women.
DATA SOURCE: We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE from 1966 to 1999, the Cochrane Controlled Register, citations of relevant articles, and proceedings of international meetings for eligible randomized controlled trials. We contacted osteoporosis investigators to identify additional studies, and primary authors for unpublished …
Authors
Wells G; Tugwell P; Shea B; Guyatt G; Peterson J; Zytaruk N; Robinson V; Henry D; O’Connell D; Cranney A
Journal
Endocrine Reviews, Vol. 23, No. 4, pp. 529–539
Publisher
The Endocrine Society
Publication Date
August 1, 2002
DOI
10.1210/er.2001-5002
ISSN
0163-769X