Low bone mineral density is related to atherosclerosis in postmenopausal Moroccan women

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Some studies have implicated several possible metabolic linkages between osteoporosis and vascular calcification, including estrogen deficiency, vitamin D excess, vitamin K deficiency and lipid oxidation products. Nevertheless, it re...

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Main Authors: Cherkaoui Mohammed, Ichchou Linda, Mansouri Leila EL, Bennani Loubna, Khazzani Hamza, Allali Fadoua, Hmamouchi Ihsane, Abouqal Redouane, Hajjaj-Hassouni Najia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/388