Journal article
All Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Should Have Bone Density Assessment: Pro
Abstract
Bone loss is a common problem for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease. Corticosteroids play an important role in the development of osteoporosis in these patients; however, active disease and longer disease duration also appear to increase the risk of osteoporosis. Given the current burden of osteoporosis, bone mineral density is recommended.
Authors
Papaioannou A; Ferko NC; Adachi JD
Journal
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 158–162
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
May 2001
DOI
10.1097/00054725-200105000-00012
ISSN
1078-0998