abstract The pathophysiology of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis is outlined in this article. Treatment options, based upon our understanding of the pathophysiology, and a review of the available literature are offered.
has subject area 11 Medical and Health Sciences (FoR) Adrenal Cortex Hormones (MeSH) Anabolic Agents (MeSH) Bone Development (MeSH) Bone Resorption (MeSH) Calcitonin (MeSH) Diphosphonates (MeSH) Estrogens (MeSH) Female (MeSH) General & Internal Medicine (Science Metrix) Humans (MeSH) Male (MeSH) Models, Biological (MeSH) Osteoporosis (MeSH) Sodium Fluoride (MeSH) Vitamin D (MeSH)
keywords Adrenal Cortex Hormones Anabolic Agents Bone Development Bone Resorption Calcitonin Diphosphonates Estrogens Female Humans Male Models, Biological Osteoporosis Sodium Fluoride Vitamin D