Journal article
A Comparison of the Effects of Raloxifene and Conjugated Equine Estrogen on Bone and Lipids in Healthy Postmenopausal Women
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Although many studies have assessed the effects of estrogen and raloxifene hydrochloride on bone mineral density and serum lipid concentrations, there are few direct comparative data.
METHODS: Randomized placebo-controlled trial for 3 years, intention-to-treat analysis. Six hundred nineteen postmenopausal women with prior hysterectomy (mean age, 53.0 years) were studied in 38 centers in Europe, North America, Australasia, and South …
Authors
Reid IR; Eastell R; Fogelman I; Adachi JD; Rosen A; Netelenbos C; Watts NB; Seeman E; Ciaccia AV; Draper MW
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 164, No. 8, pp. 871–879
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
April 26, 2004
DOI
10.1001/archinte.164.8.871
ISSN
2168-6106