Glucocorticoids are often used in the treatment of a variety of inflammatory, autoimmune and neoplastic diseases such as arthritis, asthma and inflammatory bowel diseases. The most common glucocorticoids consist of prednisone, methylprednisolone and dexamethasone. Although these medications have many benefits, they are the number one cause of secondary osteoporosis.[1] Recently, the International Osteoporosis Foundation released [...]
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Glucocorticoids and Bone Health
April 27, 2012 – 3:26 pm
By hross
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Posted in Osteoporosis
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Also tagged bone health, Dr. Debra Sietsema, OAM, Orthopaedic associates of michigan, Orthopaedic Grand Rapids, Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis Isn’t Just a Woman’s Disease
November 3, 2010 – 4:21 pm
More than once we have seen a smiling actress on TV explain to us that she has osteoporosis and thankfully she has found the right medicine to help her live a healthy life as she deals with her illness. Generally a couple of happy grandkids run on and off the screen. Most of us consider [...]
By caroliner
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Posted in Osteoporosis
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Also tagged age-related bone loss, bone breaks, brittle bones, calcium, kidney disease, OAM, OAM staff, Orthopaedic associates of michigan, osteo-related fractures
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