Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is the most common secondary cause of osteoporosis
and the resulting fractures cause significant morbidity. Following initiation of oral …

Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by decreased mass and compromised
bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of fractures. Although idiopathic …

Treatment of Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures in Men and Women: A
Clinical Practice Guideline Update From the American College of Physicians | Annals of Internal …

Background Available evidence on the effects of vitamin D on mortality has been
inconclusive. In a recent systematic review, we found evidence that vitamin D 3 may …

Corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis is the most common form of secondary osteoporosis
and the first cause in young people. Bone loss and increased rate of fractures occur early …

Although glucocorticoids may effectively be used in the management of many inflammatory
conditions, their use is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Osteoporosis, with …

Objective: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex disease with variable
presentations, course and prognosis. We sought to develop evidence-based …

Background Osteoporosis is a common complication of long-term glucocorticoid therapy for
which there is no well-proved preventive or restorative treatment. Methods We carried out …

Osteoporotic fractures are a major public health problem. It has been estimated that in the
USA the remaining lifetime fracture risk at the age of 50 years is 40% for white women and …

Osteoporosis is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and significant economic and
health costs. Vitamin D is a secosteriod hormone essential for calcium absorption and bone …