reviewNew England Journal of MedicineJul 6, 2011Closed access

Glucocorticoid-Induced Bone Disease

Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System · University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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Abstract

This article reviews the risks of osteoporosis and osteonecrosis associated with glucocorticoid use, which are present even in the absence of low bone mineral density, and discusses strategies to reduce the risk of fractures and the data to support the strategies.

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683
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39.22
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100%
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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Glucocorticoid
  • Osteoporosis
  • Bone mineral
  • Disease
  • Bone density
  • Bone Density Conservation Agents
  • Intensive care medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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