Journal article
Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
Abstract
Glucocorticoids are widely used to treat several diseases; however, one of their major consequences is a deleterious effect on bone that may lead to glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Fractures may begin to occur within 3 months of commencing oral glucocorticoid therapy, and may even occur in patients receiving low doses. The good news is that with effective management, bone loss and fractures can be prevented or greatly reduced in patients …
Authors
Kennedy CC; Papaioannou A; Adachi JD
Journal
Women's Health, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 65–74
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
1 2006
DOI
10.2217/17455057.2.1.65
ISSN
1745-5057