title: Corticosteroid osteoporosis.
abstract: Cortocosteroids have profound effects on bone, leading to accelerated osteoporosis and fracture. This review will attempt to summarize current knowledge about their effects in light of new information and important remaining questions, especially with respect to treatment of this common condition.
authors.affiliation: Garvan Institute for Medical Research, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Sambrook
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D015415:Biomarkers; D002648:Child; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D015415:Biomarkers