In whom and how to prevent glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
Glucocorticoid use is widespread in medicine. While it is often life-saving, side-effects are well known. The most common side-effect is osteoporosis. Today we have therapies with proven efficacy for the prevention of vertebral fractures and bone loss. Consequently recognition of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is extremely important given the availability of effective therapy.
Adachi
Jonathan D
JD
St Joseph's Healthcare, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont., Canada. jd.adachi@sympatico.ca
Papaioannou
Alexandra
A
D015519:Bone Density / Q000187:drug effects; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002116:Calcitonin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000627:therapeutic use
D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D004164:Diphosphonates; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D014807:Vitamin D; D002116:Calcitonin; D005459:Fluorides