The treatment of glucocorticoid-induced...

The treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

Abstract

Glucocorticoid use results in an increase risk for fractures. Over the past 10 years, we have a greater understanding of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis. This article reviews these recent findings and selective practice guidelines.

Authors

Cohen D; Adachi JD

Journal

The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Vol. 88, No. 4-5, pp. 337–349

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

January 1, 2004

DOI

10.1016/j.jsbmb.2004.01.003

ISSN

0960-0760

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Jonathan Derrick Adachi

Professor Emeritus, FHSMED

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