Effect of vitamin D on bone mineral density of elderly patients with osteoporosis responding poorly to bisphosphonates

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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Main Authors: Petrie Annie, Ioannidis George, Sebaldt Rolf J, Papaioannou Alexandra, Heckman George A, Goldsmith Charlie, Adachi Jonathan D
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-02-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/3/6

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