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Bisphosphonate therapy: When not to monitor BMD
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/10355/5447
| Title: | Bisphosphonate therapy: When not to monitor BMD |
| Author: | Sharma, Umang; Stevermer, James J.; Hickner, John |
| Keywords: |
osteoporosis
fragility fractures DXA scan |
| Date: | 2009-11 |
| Publisher: | Family Physicians Inquiries Network |
| Citation: | Journal of Family Practice, 58(11) 2009: 594-596. |
| Abstract: | After starting patients on bisphosphonates for osteoporosis, wait at least 3 years before ordering a repeat dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan. Strength of Recommendation: C: Based on a secondary analysis of a large randomized controlled trial. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10355/5447 |
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