Bisphosphonates and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: cons
During the use of glucocorticoids (GCs), both vertebral and nonvertebral fracture risk are increased, due to the direct and indirect negative effects of GCs on bone, muscles, and the activity of the underlying inflammatory diseases. Inhibition of bone formation and increased apoptosis of osteocytes...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Springer US
2015
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4512570/ |