Steroid-induced osteoporosis
Abstract
Glucocorticoids are quite commonly used in the treatment of many diseases and are one of the most common causes of secondary osteoporosis. Osteoporosis associated with chronic steroid therapy, appears to be an important medical problem. In the USA, glucocorticoids are prescribed to 1 million patients a year. Data from the UK reveal as many as 1.6 million prescriptions for steroid agents within 10 years. Glucocorticoids are used by 0.9% of the...
Paper Details
Title
Steroid-induced osteoporosis
Published Date
Oct 15, 2012
Journal
Volume
8
Issue
5
Pages
471 - 477
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