Fracture Risk Reduction in Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis

Fracture Risk Reduction in Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis – MM1411

Patients requiring more than three months of glucocorticoid therapy should be assessed with regards to their fracture risk. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation is recommended as preventive therapy for all patients taking glucocorticoids, and pharmacological intervention should also be considered.

Modern Medicine – November/December 2014

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