Effect of vitamin D on bone mineral density of elderly patients with osteoporosis responding poorly to bisphosphonates
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Bisphosphonates are indicated in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. However, bone mineral density (BMD) continues to decline in up to 15% of bisphosphonate users. While randomized trials have evaluated the efficacy of conc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2002-02-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/3/6 |