Journal article
Treatment of Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures in Men and Women: A Clinical Practice Guideline Update From the American College of Physicians.
Abstract
Description: This guideline updates the 2008 American College of Physicians (ACP) recommendations on treatment of low bone density and osteoporosis to prevent fractures in men and women. This guideline is endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Methods: The ACP Clinical Guidelines Committee based these recommendations on a systematic review of randomized controlled trials; systematic reviews; large observational studies (for …
Authors
Qaseem A; Forciea MA; McLean RM; Denberg TD; Barry MJ; Cooke M; Fitterman N; Harris RP; Humphrey LL; Kansagara D
Journal
Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 166, No. 11, pp. 818–839
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
June 6, 2017
DOI
10.7326/m15-1361
ISSN
1056-8751