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Do bisphosphonates reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures? An evaluation of the evidence to date.

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: Osteoporosis is in part a natural consequence of aging, although endogenous estrogen deficiency is an important pathophysiologic contribution to its occurrence in women. Age-related bone loss is the main cause of hip and vertebral fractures in elderly people. In addition to the morbidity and costs

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Anthony B Hodsman, David A Hanley, Robert Josse

Institution: Western University

Language: English

Topic: Bone health and osteoporosis research

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2136187262

FWCI: 5.95

Cites: 26

Cited by: 60

Related to: 10