Prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is a common clinical problem. This review briefly summarizes the pathogenesis of this disorder. All relevant studies on the prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis are discussed more in detail. As the results of these studies are inconclusive, a proposal for a practical approach of the individual patient is formulated.
Eggelmeijer
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Department of Rheumatology, Ziekenhuiscentrum Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.
D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*
D005938:Glucocorticoids