title: Bone protection in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients requiring regular intermittent glucocorticoid therapy.
authors.forename: Kavitha
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nadesalingam
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kirby
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011239:Prednisolone